Shane Watson Confident Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Will Thrive in Champions Trophy Despite Test Struggles

Shane Watson, who used to play for Australia, thinks that even though Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli haven't been nailing it in Test cricket lately, they're going to perform well in the Champions Trophy that's coming up. Mr. Watson's watched a lot of Indian cricket and says that, despite some rough times in the longer version of the game, these two men are something else when it comes to T20s and ODIs.Watson's pretty happy about how Sharma and Kohli handle the important moments, saying this is when they really show what they're made of. You might hold credence that their recent not-so-great phase in Test cricket would put doubts in their minds, but Watson's quick to drive home the point that playing in the Champions Trophy is an entirely different ballgame.

Mr. Watson's basically saying, the Champions Trophy? That's where Sharma and Kohli put the pedal to the metal. According to Watson, their skills in the shorter formats, plus how they've played before in major ICC tournaments, mean they're likely to come out on top, even when the pressure is high. The thing is, Kohli and Sharma have been there, done that.Kohli's one of the legends in ODI cricket, always showing up and scoring big when everyone's watching.  separately , Sharma's the man who starts strong and keeps the team's innings steady. Even if their Test cricket hasn't been great, Watson thinks their experience and their knack for raise their game in tight spots are reasons to bet on them.

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Watson didn't forget to mention how Sharma's killer instinct in limited-overs matches and Kohli's bold play are exactly what India needs to turn things around in a blink. It sounds like, no matter what's been happening in Test matches, when it comes to the Champions Trophy, Watson believes these two have got it in them to place all the doubts on the back burner, with some exceptional cricket.

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Watson believes that Sharma and Kohli, the two star Indian players, will bounce back from their rough patch in Test cricket during the Champions Trophy. Mr. Watson points out how their a large amount of experience and previous focused wins in ICC events are vitally important for India's hopes of winning the tournament. As the major game gets closer, everyone's extremely excited to see if Sharma and Kohli can forget their awful form in the last few Tests and bring India to the top once more. Watson's pretty hopeful that they'll demonstrate their amazing skills in a competition that really fits them, especially after having a tough time in Test cricket.