Mon Dec 30 13:55:21 UTC 2024: ## India’s Sharma and Kohli Questioned After Australia Series Slump
**Melbourne, Australia** – The performance of Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is under intense scrutiny following India’s 4-0 Test series loss to Australia. While both players retain undeniable talent, concerns are mounting over their consistency at the highest level.
Kohli, despite scoring a century in the first Test, showed vulnerability outside off-stump throughout the series. Sharma, meanwhile, endured a particularly lean run, failing to deliver significant scores in his last five innings in Australia, fueling speculation about the end of his Test career.
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar voiced his concerns, highlighting the disparity between the two players’ current form. He praised Kohli’s fitness and predicted he could continue playing for several more years. However, Manjrekar expressed far less confidence in Sharma’s future, suggesting a lack of enjoyment in the game and questioning whether his place in the team should be reconsidered by the selection committee. “There is no comparison between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket,” Manjrekar stated. “Rohit is looking down and out.”
The series defeat has left India facing serious questions about its batting line-up ahead of future challenges. The debate now centers around whether Sharma and Kohli can rediscover their past glories or if their international careers are drawing to a close.
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