Rohit-Virat Prep for England ODI Clash

Rohit and Virat Practice Hard for England ODI Series

India’s star cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are gearing up for the first One Day International (ODI) against England in Nagpur. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video showing the duo practicing their batting skills in the nets. Fans are excited to see their favorite players getting ready for the big match.

Ro-Ko’s Recent Test Struggles

[[Rohit]] and [[Virat]], two of India’s best batsmen, haven’t had the greatest time in Test matches recently. In the 2024-25 Test season, Rohit only managed 164 runs in eight matches at an average of 10.93, with his highest score being 52. Virat scored 382 runs in 10 matches at an average of 22.87, with one century and one fifty. Both players are hoping to bounce back in the ODI series.

Recent Domestic Matches Disappointments

Rohit’s return to the Ranji Trophy didn’t go as planned, scoring just 3 and 28 against Jammu and Kashmir. Virat also had a tough time in his first Ranji match in 12 years, getting out for just six runs against Railways. These recent struggles highlight the challenges both players have faced.

Virat and Rohit’s Overall Performance

Virat Kohli finished the last year with 655 international runs in 23 matches, averaging 21.83 with one century and two fifties. However, his ODI record since the start of 2023 is impressive, scoring 1,435 runs in 30 matches at an average of 65.22, including six centuries and eight fifties. He was the top scorer in the 2023 World Cup, winning the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award. Even against Sri Lanka last year he managed 58 runs in three matches.

Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, had a successful T20 World Cup campaign in 2024, leading India to victory and finishing as the second-highest run-scorer with 257 runs. He also had a good run in ODIs against Sri Lanka last year, scoring 157 runs in three matches at an average of 52.33.

Looking Forward to the ODI Series

The upcoming ODI series against England is an important one for both Rohit and Virat. They will look to regain their form and contribute to the team’s success. Fans are eagerly awaiting the latest sports updates and news, hoping for some exciting cricket action and a strong performance from the Indian team. Today, the focus is on the upcoming matches, and all eyes are on Rohit and Virat to deliver.

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