The upcoming ODI series between India and England has drawn significant attention, with two key players, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, being closely watched. Both players are returning to ODI cricket after a considerable period and are struggling to find their form. In order to successfully take on the English team and make a strong claim for winning the Champions Trophy, both Kohli and Sharma will need to regain their signature fire and performance.
The current form of Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli is a cause for concern. The three-match ODI series against England presents an opportunity for both players to rediscover their form. Recently, in the Test series against Australia, both batsmen faced challenges in scoring runs. Additionally, their performance in the Ranji Trophy was not impressive, with Rohit Sharma scoring only 3 runs in the first innings and 28 runs in the second innings against Jammu and Kashmir, while Virat Kohli was dismissed for just 6 runs in a Ranji match for Delhi.
The ODI format has been favorable for both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with both players having scored a significant number of runs in this format. New records are also within their reach. Rohit Sharma is expected to open the batting in the ODI series against England and the subsequent Champions Trophy, while Virat Kohli will bat at number three. In the last ODI series against Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma scored 157 runs in three innings with a strike rate close to 141, although Virat Kohli struggled to score runs.