‘Come the big recreation, these guys stand up’: Dinesh Karthik lauds Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their ability to rise to the occasion | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for delivering match-winning performances in the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup finals respectively, regardless of their underwhelming type earlier in the event. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik praised the veteran duo for their ability to rise to the occasion when it issues most.
“They just know what it takes to do well in big matches. In the lead-up to a game, there are so many thoughts going on. But the way they channelise those thoughts and use that energy on the field is what makes them special. Come the big game, these guys stand up,” Karthik remarked.
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When requested about rumours surrounding Rohit’s retirement, Karthik playfully dismissed the hypothesis. “It pretty much sums up Rohit Sharma as a person (on India captain’s blunt remark that ‘he is not retiring’ during the post match press conference at Champions Trophy). Very humorous about it but at the same time sending the message across: ‘Don’t be in a hurry to ask for my retirement. I’ll do it when I feel so’,” he stated.
Karthik additionally praised Rohit’s legacy as a captain, placing him alongside Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. “Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest, no doubt. He’s leaving a serious legacy. Each of them marked a generational change and a mindset shift,” he acknowledged.

Commenting on the way forward for younger abilities, Karthik expressed confidence in Yashasvi Jaiswal’s function as an opener and lauded Varun Chakaravarthy’s accuracy in white-ball cricket. “Jaiswal is a bonafide opener. When he gets his turn, he’s going to do phenomenally well. As for Varun, his accuracy is his biggest strength, and that will always help him succeed in white-ball cricket,” he added.
Karthik concluded by naming Shreyas Iyer as India’s participant of the event at the Champions Trophy for his consistency underneath strain, including to the pleasure of India’s back-to-back ICC titles.