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Sohail Tanvir Calls Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma a Blessing for Indian Cricket
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News18•07-10-2026, 04:00
Sohail Tanvir Calls Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma a Blessing for Indian Cricket
- •Former Pakistan pacer Sohail Tanvir praised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, calling their continued presence a blessing for Indian cricket.
- •Tanvir highlighted Kohli's monumental numbers, international achievements, and the immense entertainment he has provided to fans worldwide.
- •Discussing Rohit Sharma, Tanvir emphasized that age should not be viewed negatively if a player maintains top fitness and performance levels.
- •Tanvir noted that senior players bring invaluable experience that helps them manage their own game and mentor younger teammates.
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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from T20I cricket in June 2024 after winning the ICC T20 World Cup in Barbados, and subsequently concluded their Test careers in May 2025.
Kohli has played 123 Tests, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85 with 30 centuries. In ODIs, he has accumulated 15,109 runs at an average of 58.78, including 55 centuries and 79 fifties.
Sohail Tanvir argued that age should not be viewed negatively, stating that if players maintain their fitness and performance, experience provides a double benefit by helping seniors manage their own games and guide younger teammates.
