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Ravi Shastri advises Kohli, Rohit to play domestic cricket
The future of two of the most talented Indian Stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, has been a topic of much debate in recent weeks, particularly after their form in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia came under scrutiny. The dip in their form during the series raised concerns about their place in the longest format of the game.
Following their shaky performances, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has shared his insight on the future of these two legends. Sharing his thoughts, Ravi Shastri felt that both players should play domestic cricket if they get a gap in their schedules.
“If there’s a gap for them, I think they should go back and play some domestic cricket and see how it is,” Shastri said on the ICC Review.
“Because when you play Test match cricket for that length of time, it’s important to play domestic cricket for two reasons: You’re abreast with the current generation (and) you can contribute to that younger generation with your experience. And more importantly you get to play spin more than you will ever play. So if you see India as recorded, India on turning tracks is not the greatest. If you have quality spinners in the opposition, they can trouble you. And they have troubled India,” he added.
Shastri also said that the decision to play in the longest format lies with Kohli and Rohit themselves.
"They might have been lucky to get over a couple of series, but you saw how New Zealand exposed them before coming to Australia. So I would leave it on that. And plus, it’s the hunger and desire. When you’re in your 30s, one is 36, the other is 38. They would know how hungry they are,” Shastri said.
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