Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 26, 2024, 08:00 AM
IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are the two biggest stars of Indian cricket. Rohit is considered the "heart" of current cricket and Virat the "beat". But now both of them are going through this difficult phase, due to which Team India is on the verge of losing the first Test series at home after 12 years. The problem is not only losing the series to New Zealand, but there is also a danger of losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In such a situation, this is the time when both Rohit and Virat need to improve their form.Rohit-Virat's struggle: Team's concernEven though the Indian team has won some Test series at home this year, the lack of consistency in the performance of Rohit and Virat cannot be ignored. The struggle of these two has been seen especially in Test cricket this year. Rohit and Virat are the backbone of Team India, and if both of them weaken, then the problems for the team can increase. Although the Indian team may be able to win at home, winning in Australia can prove to be a big challenge.Rohit Sharma's Test record in 2024If we look at Rohit Sharma's statistics in 2024, he has so far scored 551 runs in 18 Test innings at an average of only 32.41. Out of these, he has been out on single digit scores 6 times. During this, he has also scored 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries. But this inconsistent performance has raised questions on his captaincy.Virat Kohli's Test record in 2024Virat Kohli's situation is also worrying. He has scored only 228 runs in 9 Test innings this year at an average of 28.5. During this, not a single century has come out of his bat, and he has been able to score more than 50 only once. Virat's lack of form has also put him under question, as he has been out on single digit scores three times.It is necessary to get in form before the Border-Gavaskar TrophyIt is clear from the statistics that both Rohit and Virat are facing difficulties, and Virat's situation is slightly worse than Rohit. The poor performance of both of them is becoming a major reason for the defeat against New Zealand, and with this, concerns are also increasing about the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be held in Australia. The role of Rohit and Virat is going to be very important in this tournament starting from November 22.ConclusionRohit Sharma and Virat Kohli need to improve their form so that they can strengthen Indian cricket. Improving their performance will not only boost the team's confidence, but it will also help them achieve success in important series. Now it remains to be seen whether these two stars are able to regain their old form and help Team India get out of difficult times.