‘Playing Virat and Rohit Would Not Have Given Us...’ Head Coach Rahul Dravid Explains Why Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Did Not Play IND vs WI 2nd ODI 2023 (Watch Video)
The team India head coach threw light behind the decision to rest the two senior players for the second ODI against West Indies. India lost the match by six wickets with West Indies levelling the three-match series 1-1.
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The absences of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from India's playing XI came out as surprising to many with Hardik Pandya picked to lead instead. The latter clarified that the two experienced players were rested for the game with the Indian team looking to provide opportunities to the others. That backfired big time as India were first bowled out for just 181 and later, ended up losing the contest. Head coach Rahul Dravid explained why Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli did not play the match and said that having the two veterans would not have given the team 'answers' as they looked to give others a chance. Virat Kohli Carries Drinks for Teammates During IND vs WI 2nd ODI 2023, Video Goes Viral.
Rahul Dravid Explains India Not Playing Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in 2nd ODI vs West Indies
Head Coach Rahul Dravid explains #TeamIndia's selection in the second #WIvIND ODI 🔽 pic.twitter.com/65rZUtuIaV
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