Former India skipper Kris Srikkanth applauded Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the way they guided the younger players in the squad following the third and final ODI against South Africa in Vizag. Although they featured only in the ODI format, both senior batters stayed heavily involved across the series, contributing with the bat and remaining active on the field.
Srikkanth also highlighted how Rohit and Kohli constantly stood at the non-striker’s end during Yashasvi Jaiswal’s maiden ODI century in the series decider against the Proteas, emphasizing their supportive presence and leadership.
“Hats off to these two, look at the way they guide youngsters. Jaiswal was struggling big time but look at the way Rohit Sharma guided him. First 60 balls, just 36 runs for Jaiswal and he was struggling with his bat, hands and feet. But Rohit kept telling him to wait and not rush. It was when Rohit himself was going great guns,” he said on his YouTube channel.
Srikkanth Hails Kohli & Rohit For Mentoring Youngsters To Success
Kris Srikkanth Applauds Kohli & Rohit for Guiding Youngsters to Centuries and Leading From the Front Srikkanth further added:
“Once he got out, Virat Kohli came in and guided Jaiswal to the century. That’s the greatness of Virat and Rohit. Last match, Virat guided Ruturaj, he scored a century. In this match, he guided Yashasvi Jaiswal to a century in just his fourth ODI.”
”I give a lot of credit to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for how they guide youngsters. Even bowling, Rohit guided the likes of Kuldeep beautifully when it came to reviews.”
“Yashasvi Jaiswal had the best place to play, batting in the middle of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. What else do you need? When you are struggling, its best to be on either side of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. What else does someone need in life?”
Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 116 from 121 balls, while Rohit and Kohli contributed vital fifties of their own as India successfully chased the 271-run target with nine wickets to spare.
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