Aakash Chopra critiqued Rohit Sharma’s inconsistent Test career in comparison to Virat Kohli, noting Rohit’s drastic form decline in late 2024. Despite scoring six centuries from 2020 to 2024, injuries and inconsistency marred Rohit’s performance, especially during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This analysis raises questions about his role in the Indian Test team.
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