You go, I am here! This was not expected from Rohit-Kohli, they disappointed everyone in 7 balls.
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rohit sharma virat kohli ind vs eng 1st odi: Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were out cheaply in the first ODI against England. Strong innings were expected from RO-KO in the ODI match played at Edgbaston, but it did not happen. Rohit scored 11 runs while Kohli returned after scoring 5 runs. The fans were shocked to see this scene.
Rohit-Kohli were flops in the first ODI.
New Delhi. Indian cricket fans were hoping that after the T20 series, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would be seen in their old style in the ODIs, but the picture looked completely different in Edgbaston. Rohit Sharma could score only 11 runs in 21 balls, while Virat Kohli returned to the pavilion in just 6 balls. The manner in which both of them got out was something which is not usually seen. When the team expected a good start from Rohit and a good start from Virat, then he left the team in the lurch and walked away. When both the batsmen returned to the pavilion within 7 balls, there was disappointment on the faces of the fans present on the field.
Rohit Sharma’s changed style is the biggest question
The biggest hallmark of Rohit Sharma’s batting in the last few years has been his aggressive start in the powerplay. In the 2023 ODI World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, he many times put pressure on the opposition bowlers right from the start. During that time, he laid the foundation of India’s victory by scoring fast runs even on many difficult pitches, but now the same Rohit is not looking the same as before. Even in the first ODI against England, he played 21 balls, but could score only 11 runs. Hesitation in playing the shot was clearly visible and he did not appear to be in rhythm. He was trapped by Sam Curran on his ball.
Statistics also tell the story of this change. From January 2023 to Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit’s strike rate in the powerplay of ODI was 122.56. After October 2025, this strike rate has reduced to 86.12. During this period, his average also decreased from 67.41 to 44.50.
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