Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in ICC Champions Trophy: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to kick off on February 19, with Pakistan hosting the marquee tournament. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to announce India's squad, it is highly likely that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be part of India squad for Champions Trophy 2025: let's revisit their performances in the last edition of the tournament held in 2017.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's performance in ICC Champions Trophy
In the 2017 Champions Trophy, the Indian cricket team was captained by Virat Kohli, leading them to the final, where the 'Men in Blue' narrowly missed out on the title. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were instrumental in India's campaign, with Rohit outscoring his captain.
Rohit Sharma was in sublime form, scoring 304 runs in 5 matches. His contributions included a century and two half-centuries, with his highest score being an unbeaten 123. His ability to provide solid starts was key for India throughout the tournament.
Virat Kohli, meanwhile, was equally consistent, scoring 258 runs in 5 matches. He notched up three half-centuries, with his best effort being an unbeaten 96. Kohli's consistent performances in the middle order were also crucial to India reaching the final back then.
Despite Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's brilliance, Shikhar Dhawan stole the show as the 2017 tournament's leading run-scorer.
In the 2017 edition, Champions Trophy specialist Dhawan scored 338 runs in 5 matches, including one century and two half-centuries. However, with Dhawan now retired from international cricket, India will look to new players to fill his shoes.
As the 2025 Champions Trophy approaches, all eyes will be on Rohit and Virat to see if they can replicate or surpass their performances from 2017 and guide India to historic glory.
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