Champions Trophy: Amre Highlights the Uniqueness of Rohit and Virat's Experience
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Synopsis
As the Champions Trophy final nears, Parvin Amre praises Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their unmatched experience in one-day cricket, emphasizing its irreplaceable value ahead of India's clash with New Zealand.
Key Takeaways
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are crucial to India's ODI success.
- Their experience is irreplaceable in the cricketing world.
- Shreyas Iyer has excelled on Dubai pitches.
- Kane Williamson's wicket is critical for India's victory.
- New Zealand's performance has been impressive throughout the tournament.
Mumbai, March 9 (NationPress) With the Champions Trophy final approaching this Sunday, former India Test cricketer Parvin Amre praised Indian batting icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their invaluable contributions in one-day cricket, asserting that their experience is something that cannot simply be acquired from a supermarket.
As both Kohli and Rohit have retired from T20Is following India's T20 World Cup victory last year, discussions regarding their future in the 50-over format are circulating as India prepares for the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.
Kohli and Rohit have been instrumental in leading India to the final. The captain may not have scored a massive total, but his aggressive beginnings have been crucial in establishing a successful tone for the team. Conversely, Kohli delivered a stunning century against Pakistan and executed another remarkable chase against Australia in the semifinal.
Amre remarked, “Rohit and Virat are legends in ODIs, and their experience is something you can't just buy in a supermarket. In the T20 World Cup, they showcased their significance for the team.”
Reflecting on the upcoming match against New Zealand, where India aims to secure the Champions Trophy for the first time since 2013, Amre noted, “The way we have performed throughout the tournament, New Zealand has also shown good cricket. India holds the advantage of having defeated New Zealand in the group stage, which will boost our confidence. This final match is crucial, and our performance over the 100 overs will be significant.”
Shreyas Iyer has adjusted well to the slow and low pitches of Dubai and is among the top middle-order batsmen in the tournament. Amre, who has coached Iyer since his junior cricket days, shared his insights on Iyer’s performance, stating, “As a coach, my role is to motivate them, and there’s no greater drive than donning the Indian jersey and playing cricket. Shreyas understands the magnitude of playing for India, as not everyone has that chance.”
He further commented, “He has put in immense effort over the past year, enhancing his fitness and skills after facing injuries last year to make a strong comeback.”
Amre also reflected on New Zealand's journey in the tournament, emphasizing their squad's experience and versatility, admitting that Kane Williamson's wicket will be crucial for India in the final.
“New Zealand is a team that excels in knockout stages and handling ICC tournaments. They possess experienced players like Williamson, who consistently scores across formats. Securing Williamson’s wicket will be vital for India. Their team combination provides the best options,” Amre concluded.
The Kiwis have also demonstrated impressive form in reaching the final. Besides their loss to India, they have performed remarkably well in the tournament, with a decisive victory over South Africa in the semifinals. Their prior experience against India on the much-discussed Dubai wicket will further prepare them for this critical rematch.
