India's Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the ODI series against New Zealand (PTI)
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News1819-01-2026, 15:37

Chopra Questions Rohit's Form After NZ Series Loss: 'Kohli Stood Alone'

  • Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra criticized the lack of runs from Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Rohit Sharma in the ODI series loss to New Zealand.
  • Chopra highlighted Rohit Sharma's struggle, noting he was dismissed playing aerial shots in all three matches, accumulating only 61 runs at an average of 20.33.
  • Sharma failed to score a half-century despite getting starts, leaving Virat Kohli to carry the batting burden.
  • Shubman Gill defended Rohit Sharma, stating he is in terrific form since the Australia series but acknowledged his inability to convert starts in the New Zealand series.
  • New Zealand secured their first-ever ODI series win in India with a 41-run victory in the final match in Indore.

Why It Matters: Aakash Chopra questioned Rohit Sharma's form after India's ODI series loss to New Zealand, citing his repeated dismissals.

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