Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif claimed that Indian senior duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are being targeted for their red-ball form and are forced to play domestic cricket ahead of the crucial white-ball assignments.

He pointed out that players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma were having a tough time scoring runs, yet they were still being picked for the team despite their poor form.

Rohit Sharma was named captain of the ICC men's T20I Team of the Year for 2024. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh were also named in the curated team, announced on Saturday, January 25.

Securing a spot in the Indian cricket team is challenging, but retaining it is even more difficult. With cricket being the country's most popular sport, there is a vast pool of talent, which often leads to players feeling overlooked due to limited opportunities.