Two of the most prominent stars of the Indian cricket team — Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — are in need of a significant innings in Australia as concerns about their form grow. There is no doubt about the caliber of these star batters, who have both played pivotal roles in leading India to important victories over the past decade. However, with both players now participating solely in ODIs and the next major ODI tournament — the World Cup — still two years away, even Kohli and Rohit must demonstrate their worth once more to ensure their selection leading up to this marquee event.
The beginning of that campaign was disappointing, as Kohli was dismissed for 0 and Rohit for 8 in the first ODI, which was affected by rain. Will the second ODI in Adelaide also be impacted by rain? Here’s what