Indian fans call for the retirement of Indian greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after they continue to struggle and end the series against New Zealand on a disappointing note.
As India tries to chase down the 147-run target on a tough Wankhede track that has a lot to offer for the spinners, captain, Rohit Sharma got dismissed while trying to pull Matt Henry on a good length delivery, finding Glenn Phillips at midwicket.
The former skipper, on the other hand, edged one to the slips while trying to defend Ajaz Patel who has run riots at this venue and got dismissed for just a single run.
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‘Retire Now’- Fans ask for the retirement of Indian stalwarts:
As India loses 5 wickets within half an hour’s play during the run chase with the key figures of Kohli and Rohit unable to step up, furious fans on X (formerly Twitter) have started asking the tough questions and want the experienced campaigners to step down and let the youngsters take over.
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“Rohit and Virat should gracefully retire now,” said a user:
Rohit and Kohli should gracefully retire now…Kohli is averaging 30 odd in Last 5 Years…don’t remember any batsman in Indian history to be given such a long rope despite failing regularly in both Home and Away… …. Rohit ka test career bhi 3 saal ka hi tha…
— Abhinandan (@Abhinandan6638) November 3, 2024
“The whole new level of being washed…”
this is a whole new level of being washed for rohit and kohli
— Saro (@BiggChainSaw) November 3, 2024
“They must certainly hang their boots…”
If Rohit and Kohli can retire from T20 after winning the World Cup, they must certainly hang up their boots in Test cricket after this home series whitewash.
— Ripper (@Ace_Of_Pace) November 3, 2024
“Rohit and Kohli…”
Rohit and kohli to each other#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/wZDHAS5oEe
— Manish Gaur (@_immanishgaur) November 3, 2024
“It’s over for…”
India should be humilated in this match, they deserve it. Don’t know how to play spin. You need 150 with 3 days spare but no patience. It’s over for Rohit and Kohli. Let the youngsters play, they can’t be this bad. Least expectations from them in BGT.
— Mrinalini Goswami (@bhagwanparticle) November 3, 2024
As of now, at the time of writing, India find itself in the middle of a partnership between Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja with 66/5 on the board and both the batters looking rather comfortable at the crease.
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