Highly successful, insanely successful, and achievers in their own right, with frantic followers growing exponentially with each passing day.
but 48 hours ago Virat Kohli ready to play his historic 100th test Rohit Sharma walks out of PCA Stadium Pavilion for the first time in navy blue India blazer, they looked like just two men and were totally focused to make their milestone moment special.
While social media first went into a frenzy BCCI When the Indian team bus entered the stadium premises on Wednesday, there were not even 10 people around.
Yes, there are billboards and cut-outs around the stadium, but how many people will turn up when India open the two-match series against Sri Lanka on Friday morning, one can only imagine – whether crowds are allowed or not .
Inside the cauldron were two men – a 34-year-old who has basically turned the corner in the traditional format in such a way that he has now become the undisputed leader of men, mocking assumptions.
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Rohit Sharma proved in his own way that perceptions are just “assumptions”.
One can only imagine that awkward smile for all those people who thought he was just another white-ball bully.
A few yards away from him was a mega-star who is best described as a Test cricket devotee. Ian Chappell recently urged Kohli to take the lead in saving Test cricket.
Not more than 20 people were able to witness what looked like an intense practice session, where both the stars took several turns to bat in different nets – throwdowns, spinners, pacers and net bowlers.
Had Rohit hit Shami with his hips, Virat would have smashed the cover drive against Mohammad Siraj out of the closet.
They batted in different nets at different times. A ball came from Siraj which any batsman could get.
Pitches to length and sends Kohli off-stump for a walk. The stump pierced the carriage-wheel and rear net. Kohli went back and picked him up.
Suddenly his stride picked up pace and the next ball went for a cover drive.
About 30 yards away, quietly watching the former captain was his one-time deputy. ‘Captain Sharma’ kept a close eye on the proceedings after batting for about 45 minutes.
In between, he came out and was seen taunting twice rookie left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar.
As Rohit was passing through the pace, one comfortably saw Kohli conversing with batting coaches Vikram Rathor and Ravindra Jadeja, sharing a heartfelt laugh, something that suggests he is absolutely at ease and of a great mind. is in.
In the middle, he is seen leaving Rohit a few deliveries from Jasprit Bumrah and an express delivery from Mohammed Shami outside the off-stump.
So, how is King Kohli shaping up ahead of the Test match? Well, one would like to mention Sunil Gavaskar’s often remembered statement about his playing days.
“When I didn’t bat well in the nets, I always did well in Tests,” and one might expect that all the dismissals took place and the edge off his bat was confined to the nets only.
For Rohit, his practice period, which included several sessions with throwdown specialists and quality time against spinners, was a sign that he doesn’t just want to be the captain in whites, but a leader who wants to show that How is this done.
This is not just another test for them.
Champions always want the stage where the world gives them a standing ovation for their artistry.
Both have been there and done so.
And the relationship? Back to the YouTube montage, which has over a million hits.
One where captain Kohli is asked if Rohit Sharma can be dropped?
“You want to leave Rohit Sharma? First tell man, are you going to ask such questions,” he nodded with disdain and a smile on his face.
It was Kohli who could scare in a second.
A few months later, Rohit Sharma was asked if Virat Kohli lacks confidence? “Virat kohli ko confidence ke hai? Kya baatte ho yaar” was scorn but sarcasm here too, which is usually Rohit.
Fans don’t need to know whether or not they’re best friends, but one can rest assured that they put their “best foot forward” when it comes to performing for a common cause. .