3 reasons why Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s comeback to Indian T20I team is a good decision

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have made a comeback into the Indian T20I squad after a long gap that lasted for over a year. The two stalwarts have returned amidst a lot of discussion around their roles in the T20 team. Some have reservations about their selection but in this article, we will highlight 3 reasons why Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s comeback to the Indian T20I team is a good decision.

1. No Alternative for Experience

Rohit and Virat are the most senior figures in the Indian setup with vast experience in international cricket. They do not have anything to prove to anyone as their service to Indian cricket in the last 15 years has been exemplary. Going into a major global tournament like the T20 World Cup team India would need the experience of these modern-day greats.

2. Virat Kohli’s Recent Form

Virat Kohli has been in phenomenal form in recent times. He made the record for most runs in a single ODI World Cup edition with more than 700 runs to his name in the 2023 ODI World Cup. He also became the first batter in history to break the 700-run mark in the ODI World Cup. Virat was also the best batter for India in the 2022 T20 World Cup which does not give any space to doubt his T20 credentials. Team India must make the most of Virat’s extraordinary form which justifies the decision of bringing him back into the T20I team.

3. Change in Template from the Indian Captain

Rohit Sharma became the only batter in history to accumulate more than 500 runs in consecutive ODI World Cups and more importantly, those runs came with a positive intent. He had taken the responsibility of making quick runs at the top which would change the momentum of the game for the Men in Blue. The Indian skipper was successful in doing so and his approach brought rewards for the Indian team. This template makes him the best-suited player for the T20 format and his return is a bold step ahead.