With both the Indian batting icons nearing the twilight of their careers—Rohit at 37 and Kohli at 36—Kaif feels the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 may be the final opportunity to see the veteran players dominate on the grand stage.
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Kaif also noted that Kohli and Rohit’s determination was evident when the duo helped India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, and he believes their contributions in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be no different, so the fans must show some patience and respect.
India needs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Kaif
Kaif further said, “You need Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the Champions Trophy. One is 37 years old, and another is 36 years old. They are not going to play longer. Whatever they play, give them your blessings because they are great players of white-ball cricket who won’t play too long. They will contribute. If they play well, then only you’ll be able to win matches in Dubai. Rohit provides the start by batting faster in the beginning, and Virat Kohli uses that start to bat till the end and scores there. Give them your love.”
Mohammad Kaif warns India while predicting South Africa’s batting domination in Pakistan
Meanwhile, Mohammad Kaif also shared his views on the different pitch conditions in Dubai and Pakistan. The cricket pundit has pointed out that batting is more challenging in Dubai, where the average first-innings score in recent games is around 198. However, Kaif feels batting is much easier in Pakistan, with flat tracks allowing for high scores, averaging nearly 300.
Kaif signed off by saying, “Batting is tough in Dubai as compared to Pakistan. So, India needs to bat well to win the match. South Africa will score 450 in every game because the conditions are too good for batting. The ball doesn’t turn; use your feet and hit. So, whichever team bowls well will win in Pakistan.”
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