Mon Dec 30 16:00:19 UTC 2024: ## Shastri Predicts Kohli’s Continued Cricket Career, Rohit’s Future Uncertain

**Melbourne, Australia (December 30, 2024)** – Former Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri has offered differing opinions on the futures of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma following their struggles in the ongoing Test series against Australia. While Shastri believes Kohli has at least three to four years of cricket left in him, regardless of his current form slump, he says the decision on Rohit Sharma’s future rests solely with the captain himself.

India’s top order crumbled on Day 5 of the fourth Test in Melbourne, further fueling speculation about the players’ futures. The team, chasing a challenging 340 runs, was reduced to 33/3 at lunch. Rohit Sharma, playing cautiously, was dismissed for 9, while Virat Kohli fell for 5. KL Rahul was out for a duck. Yashasvi Jaiswal managed only 14 runs.

Shastri noted concerns about Rohit’s footwork, suggesting he’s been slow to meet the ball. He attributed Kohli’s recent poor performance to a temporary dip in form. India’s dismal start further highlighted the concerns surrounding the batting line-up’s performance. Jasprit Bumrah, meanwhile, took his 13th five-wicket haul in Tests earlier in the day.

The underwhelming performance has sparked significant debate among fans and experts, leading to the bold predictions from Shastri. While Kohli’s continued presence seems likely according to Shastri, the future of captain Rohit Sharma remains uncertain, pending his own decision at the conclusion of the series.

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