The former Bowling player of India, Praveen Kumar, feels that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 could be the last ICC tournament for the Senior Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma hitters. Praveen also declared that Rohit Sharma will take India to another CPI title, added that the Indian captain will lift the trophy on March 9 in Dubai.
The legendary duo has been key players for India in the events of the ICC during the last decade, despite not winning titles. However, they played crucial roles at the end of the 11 -year -old ICC Trophy drought by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. The duo was also fundamental in the victory of the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Rohit Sharma will take India to a victory for the title – Praveen Kumar
In a conversation with Timesofindia.com, Praveen Kumar said that Rohit Sharma would take India to another CPI trophy. He urged Virat Kohli and Rohit to secure another title for the country before retiring.
“I am sure that Rohit will take India to a victory in the title. Soon he will have another CPI trophy. [Virat and Rohit, give us one more ICC trophy before you retire]”Praveen said.
India and New Zealand have qualified for the semifinals of the Champions Trophy. The Men In Blue will face New Zealand in their last game of Group A in Dubai on Sunday, March 2, with the result by determining semifinal clashes. Both teams defeated Bangladesh and Pakistan in their opening games.
If India defeats New Zealand, they will end up as group A toppers and will face Australia in the semifinal on Tuesday, March 4 at the Dubai International Stadium. However, if the men in blue lose, they will face South Africa in the first semifinal in Dubai, while New Zealand will face Australia in Lahore.
The last game of the Marquesina Tournament will be played in Dubai on March 9. Australia and India are the only two teams that have secured two titles in the history of the champions trophy.
Rohit Sharma is a ‘Yaaron Ka Yaar’ – Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar praised Rohit Sharma for fostering the unit’s unity during the tournament. He described Rohit as a true man from the team and a leader who gets the best of his teammates.
“The team is going very well. Either bat, filmed or bowling, India is dominating in all aspects. The best part is that each member of this team is a winner of the game. It would give all the credit to Rohit Sharma. He is a ‘Yaaron Ka Yaar’. He is a true man of the team,” Praveen said.
Virat Kohli is a great game player – Praveen Kumar
Kumar also praised Virat Kohli, calling him a great game player. He dismissed the concerns about the Kohli virat struggles against deliveries outside the stump, stating that a player of his caliber only needs a good entry to recover the form.
“Virat Kohli is playing very well. He is a great player. There were questions about him playing and being dismissed to deliveries out of stump. Is it still a problem?
“You can never say that players like Rohit and Virat are out of form. They have given the Indian Cricket a lot,” he added.
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