Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Shine, Robin Uthappa Criticizes Gautam Gambhir

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma showcased stellar performances against South Africa, yet Robin Uthappa criticized coach Gautam Gambhir for not praising them. Kohli scored 302 runs, Rohit 146, helping India win the ODI series 2-1.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma

Updated : 11 December 2025, 7:55 PM IST

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New Delhi: Two star batsmen of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are currently in phenomenal form. In the recent ODI series against South Africa, Virat consistently performed, scoring 302 runs, including two centuries.

Rohit Sharma scored 146 runs and remains the world's number one ranked batsman in ODIs. The performances of these two players helped India win the series 2-1.

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Robin Uthappa's Statement

Former cricketer Robin Uthappa recently criticized Team India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir. On his YouTube channel, Uthappa said that Virat and Rohit performed brilliantly against South Africa, but Gambhir refrained from praising them in the press conference.

Uthappa said, "There are two batsmen who played with all their heart and showed how good they are. They silenced their critics and made significant contributions to the team."

Gautam Gambhir's Perspective

When Gautam Gambhir was asked about the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup after the series win, he replied, "The ODI World Cup is still two years away. The most important thing is to focus on the present and concentrate on that."

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image Source: Internet)

He believes that the team should focus on current performance rather than worrying about the future.

Virat and Rohit's Performance

Virat Kohli scored two consecutive centuries against South Africa and secured the team's victory with an unbeaten 65 runs in the final match. He was chosen Player of the Series for his 302 runs and outstanding performance.

On the other hand, Rohit Sharma also scored crucial runs and maintained his top position in the ODI rankings. The consistent run-scoring by these two players ensured the Indian team's victory and boosted team morale.

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This performance has shown that Virat and Rohit are pillars of Indian cricket, and it is difficult to imagine the team's success without their contributions. However, the comments of former players and the coach's response have both become subjects of discussion.