Virat Kohli Future: Sarfaraz Backs Indian Star
The decision to allow Kohli and Sharma to decide their own future could have significant implications for Indian cricket, and Sarfaraz Ahmed's comments may influence the team's strategy in the coming months, as they look to build a strong team around their experienced players.
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has expressed his support for Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, stating that they should be allowed to decide their own future in international cricket, given their outstanding past performances.
Sarfaraz Ahmed recalled Kohli's match-winning efforts for India and Rohit's leadership in the 2023 ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup wins, justifying their continued selection in the team. He believes that removing them from the team would be counterproductive and instead suggests that the team should be built around them, allowing them to decide when to retire.
Ahmed also expressed his admiration for Indian cricketers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah, calling him the "best bowler in the world across formats". He emphasized the importance of building a team around key players, citing the example of Babar Azam for Pakistan, and hopes for the resumption of bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan.
The former Pakistan captain believes that the Indian players would receive a lot of love and admiration from the Pakistani people if they were to play in Pakistan, given the positive reception of international cricket's return to the country in the last 7-8 years. He also highlighted the similarities between people in Karachi and Mumbai, saying that their culture and style are the same.
Sarfaraz Ahmed's comments reflect the respect and admiration that exists between cricketers from India and Pakistan, and his suggestions may spark interesting discussions about the future of Indian cricket and the role of veteran players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.