“Our Heros Are Back In Squad”: Fans reaction return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in T20 squad.
The announcement of the Indian squad for the Afghanistan T20Is at home grabbed attention, chiefly due to the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Recent discussions revolved around their potential role in India’s T20 World Cup plans. While the latest updates confirm Rohit and Kohli’s availability, their selection remained uncertain, as per multiple reports. Despite being stalwarts in Indian white-ball cricket, their automatic inclusion was not assured, given their absence from T20Is since the 2022 World Cup.
India navigated seven bilateral T20I series without Kohli and Rohit, led by Hardik Pandya. Suryakumar Yadav stepped in as captain for the previous two series against Australia and South Africa, filling in for the injured Hardik.
Kohli and Rohit, the leading run-scorers in the recent ODI World Cup, showcased outstanding form. Kohli’s T20I record stands impressive with an average of 52.73 and a strike rate approaching 138. He earned Player of the Tournament honors in the 2014 and 2016 T20 World Cups and was the top run-scorer in the 2022 edition.
Rohit, making a return to the T20I squad, was also appointed as the skipper. Despite an overall T20I record with an average over 31 and a strike rate nearly touching 140, his recent form in the shortest format raised concerns. Notably, he averaged only 24.29 in T20Is in 2022.
Despite varying opinions on Twitter, their inclusion sparked a buzz among fans, with reactions welcoming the duo back into the squad, though some dissenting voices expressed reservations.
Here are some the best reaction and memes on return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in T20IS.