Australian cricketer Travis Head lauded Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as premier white-ball talents, with Kohli hailed as the greatest. Head expressed admiration for Sharma's batting, seeing him as a role model for openers. Axar Patel echoed confidence in their readiness for the upcoming India-Australia series, highlighting their professional approach and recent strong performances.
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