IPL 2023: “T20 Game Has Moved on From Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli”- Ex-IND Selector’s Bold Claim After Jaiswal’s and Suryakumar’s Epic Innings

IPL 2023: The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League has been one of the most exciting seasons in its history so far. It has produced some incredible games and performances from the players that have never been witnessed by anyone in the shortest format. The last two games of the IPL 2023 saw two unbelievable innings. On Thursday, it was Yashasvi Jaiswal against the Kolkata Knight Riders. On Friday, it was a one-man show from Surya Kumar Yadav at the Wankhede Stadium.

Both batters played single-handedly, leading their teams to victory. Jaiswal recorded the fastest IPL half-century off just 13 deliveries and scored an unbeaten 98 to take his team home. That win helped RR move closer to the playoffs. On the other hand, Suryakumar also played brilliantly last night, scoring his maiden IPL hundred off just 49 balls. He scored an unbeaten 103 to help his team register a massive score of 218/5.

IPL 2023: “T20 Game has move on from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli”- Saba Karim

Many former cricketers and cricket pundits have praised both Indian superstars for their incredible knocks in the game. On the other hand, former Indian star and ex selector Saba Karim used this opportunity to take a dig at Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Notably, both Rohit and Virat have faced a bit of criticism for their slow approach and strike rates in the last year or so.

Karim made a cryptic tweet, saying that, “When one sees Jaiswal and SKY bat, it is amply clear that T20 game has moved on from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli!! @anilkumble1074 @bhogleharsha.”

The 16th edition of the league hasn’t been great for the MI captain. Rohit has struggled to play a relevant knock this season despite getting starts. He has scored 220 runs in 12 innings, which includes only one half-century. On the other hand, Virat has shown some good form with the bat.

He is currently 6th on the list of highest scorers in the IPL 2023. The former RCB captain has scored 420 runs in 11 innings and scored six half-centuries, which is the most by any batter. Meanwhile, Jaiswal has scored 575 runs and is the second-leading run scorer. Surya Kumar is third on the list with 479 runs.