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Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has stated that news of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s comeback to the Indian team has gained focus rather than the second Test between India and the West Indies in New Delhi.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra also asserted that both Rohit and Kohli’s numbers are good in their last 15 ODIs, adding that form is temporary and class is permanent. However, playing in only one format is a major hindrance for the duo.
"The preparations are on for the second Test, but the focus is more on the big news currently. The big news is that Rohit Sharma is not there as a captain, and Virat Kohli is there, but nobody knows what the road ahead will be. I read an article where it was written that their selection will be merit-based," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.
"I am wondering when their selection was not merit-based. Meritocracy only works. There is no favoritism or quota system here. India are doing well because whoever is good plays here. If you are good, you will play for India, and if you do well consistently, you will remain in the team," he added.
"If you see their last 15 ODIs, you would say their numbers are good. They have scored runs and the strike rate has been decent. It's said form is temporary, class is permanent. However, since you do not play any other format, knowing that form and seeing that class repeatedly won't be that frequent. That's the truth," Chopra stated.
"It's always the case that all-format players have a slightly longer career span. They are always in your thoughts. However, it's very difficult for single-format players, whether you are playing only Tests, ODIs, or T20Is. Not playing any cricket is a problem. The gaps are becoming very long. That is not a good thing," he concluded.
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