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“People are waiting for them to fail” - Mohammad Kaif after Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma’s match-winning knocks in Sydney

After their match-winning Sydney knock, Mohammad Kaif blasts critics and selectors, stating: "People are waiting for Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma to fail." Read Kaif's full defense of the veteran duo and his view on their 2027 World Cup intent.

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Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has stated that the Indian talismanic batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are well aware that people, including selectors and media, are waiting for them to fail.

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Speaking exclusively on his YouTube channel, Kaif also asserted that the veteran batting duo looks determined at the moment after their 168-run unbeaten partnership for the second wicket against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, October 25.

Furthermore, he also reckoned that the Indian batting duo would not give anyone a chance to remove them from the ODI side. They will be back in the ODI set-up for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa, starting on Sunday, November 30.

"In the back of their mind, they know that people are waiting for them to fail. There are selectors and some media people. Ab to zid bhi hai Virat Kohli ki, Rohit Sharma ki (both of them are determined). Look at their face, they appeared focused but calm. They have that extra determination. They will be determined to go on their terms in this format and not to give anyone a chance to remove them from the team," Mohammad Kaif said on his YouTube channel.

Additionally, Kaif also emphasized that it’s important for the Indian team to have both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ICC ODI World Cup 2027, scheduled to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. 

"In South Africa, it is a must to have Rohit and Virat in the squad because of the experience they bring along. You need Rohit Sharma on South Africa's bouncy track. Same with Virat. He plays well on fast, bouncy strips. Rohit Sharma has shown that age is just a number. You only fix things when they're broken. People support Rohit and Virat because they know they haven't done anything wrong," he concluded.

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