Indian Cricket Legends Retire with Limited White-Ball Success

Indian Cricket Legends Retire from T20Is with Limited White-Ball Success

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has expressed his disappointment over the limited success of Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja in winning white-ball trophies. Despite their immense contributions to the team, the trio has only secured one ICC trophy, the 2024 T20 World Cup, in the last decade.

Kohli, Rohit, and Jadeja announced their retirement from T20 Internationals following India's victory in the World Cup final. Vaughan believes that their underwhelming record in recent ICC tournaments is a cause for concern.

"They'll all agree that it is a perfect way to go, but they should have won more white-ball trophies amongst them," Vaughan said. "To think that he (Rohit) has taken another seventeen years to get another one in his hand, I think he will be the first one to admit that they should have won one or two more."

Kohli, Rohit, and Jadeja have been integral to Indian cricket for many years. Kohli is the former captain of the team and one of the greatest batsmen of all time. Rohit is the current captain and a prolific run-scorer. Jadeja is a versatile all-rounder who has made significant contributions with both bat and ball.

Despite their individual brilliance, the trio has failed to replicate their success in the white-ball format at the international level. India has not won an ICC trophy since the 2013 Champions Trophy.

Vaughan acknowledged that the trio retired at an opportune time, allowing them to focus on other formats and the Indian Premier League. However, he believes that their legacy will be tarnished by their lack of white-ball success.

"What a way to go out with a win in Barbados and a trophy in your hand. Now they can sit back and play Test cricket, a bit of one-day cricket, and in the IPL like MS Dhoni, play on forever. In Indian cricket, they will be replaced as there's plenty of talent in that team," Vaughan added.

Kohli, Rohit, and Jadeja's departure from T20Is marks the end of an era for Indian cricket. Their contributions, both individually and collectively, have left an indelible mark on the sport. As they transition to focus on Test and ODI formats, as well as the IPL, their legacy will inspire the next generation of Indian cricketers.

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