After the disappointing performance in the five-match Test series on Australia tour, discussions have intensified regarding the future of captain Rohit Sharma and experienced batsman Virat Kohli. Many former players like former cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri have suggested that the current generation, especially the struggling Rohit and Kohli, should play domestic cricket in the red ball format. Now Yuvraj Singh’s name has also been included in this list.
Yuvraj has said that “every player should play domestic cricket, if he is fit.” He underlined the importance of domestic cricket and said that it is mandatory for everyone, provided they are not injured and have time.
Currently, Virat Kohli has been included among Delhi’s probables for the remaining Ranji Trophy matches, while Rohit Sharma has trained with Mumbai’s Ranji team. However, both the cricketers are yet to confirm their participation in domestic cricket.
Kohli last played Ranji Trophy in 2012, while Rohit took rest from the final Test in Australia due to poor form. During the Australia tour, Kohli scored a total of 190 runs with one century in nine innings, in which he was caught behind the wicket eight times. At the same time, captain Rohit Sharma’s figures were worse; He scored only 31 runs in five innings of three matches.
After the Indian team lost the series, head coach Gautam Gambhir had stressed the importance of domestic cricket. The Indian team will play its next test in June this year.
