The form of Indian captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli remains the biggest concern of Team India. Both these batsmen can also play in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Earlier, Kohli had scored a century in the first Test of BGT in Perth but after that he failed in four Tests. In such a situation, India now faces a big litmus test for the Champions Trophy 2025. Without these two giants, it is very difficult for the Indian team to win the title. In such a situation, when former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was asked about the form of Rohit and Virat Kohli, he said something surprising.
Actually, Shoaib Akhtar said that if you want to wake up Virat Kohli, then just tell him that there is a match against Pakistan. Why not, Kohli’s performance against Pakistan has been excellent. Even in 2022, when Kohli was struggling with form, he played an unbeaten inning of 82 runs against Pakistan in Melbourne, leading Team India to an incredible victory.
Former Pakistan bowler told Aaj Tak that, see, if you want to wake up Virat Kohli, then tell him that there is a match against Pakistan, he will wake up. Look at the innings he played in Melbourne. Then they will wake up. Many players who do not have form come.
At present, Pakistan’s star batsmen are also out of form. But Shoaib Akhtar is hopeful that his form will also return during the Champions Trophy.