India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign is far from ideal. Currently trailing 2-1 in the series, their chances of advancing to the WTC finals are looking very slim. India’s legendary batsman after defeat at MCG Sunil Gavaskar Slammed veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He openly questioned their future in the Indian team.

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Both Kohli and Rohit came into this series with sky-high expectations. However, neither one came forward, leaving fans and selectors alike frustrated. Rohit’s leadership and Kohli’s batting prowess, the cornerstone of the team, have been criticized. Gavaskar’s assessment was blunt and unvarnished.

Talking about Kohli’s woes, Gavaskar pointed out a recurring technical flaw. “The foot is not towards the ball. It goes straight into the pitch,” he explained in an interview with India Today. “When that happens, you’re forced to go out and make deliveries, which increases the risk of errors.”

This observation struck at the heart of Kohli’s many dismissals in the series. Despite his efforts, Kohli could not adapt to the problem.

Spotlight selector

Gavaskar did not stop at technical criticism. He also turned the spotlight to Indian chooser, by Ajit Agarkar, Urge them to make tough decisions on senior players in the team.

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“The top order’s contribution was lower than expected,” Gavaskar said. “You can’t blame the lower order for the team’s failure if the top order didn’t deliver.”

Already facing retirement rumors, Rohit finds himself in a particularly precarious position. Sunil Gavaskar has made it clear that seniors should not be guaranteed a place in the Indian team based on their reputation alone.

Call for accountability

India’s struggles AustraliaGavaskar believes a lot of this stems from the poor performance of its experienced batsmen. “The high command has not completed its mission. That is why India is in this situation,” he said.

He also highlighted the responsibility that senior players have at key stages. “All they have to do is get through the day and take the fight to Sydney,” Gavaskar said.

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