IND vs WI: "India Doesn't Depend On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma All The Time: Chaminda Vaas

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are a part of the Indian ODI squad that has been announced for the three-match ODI series against West Indies. The first ODI will be played in Barbados on July 27.

Kohli and Rohit both scored a century each in the Test series and looks in good touch to score some more runs in the ODI series. Rohit has scored 30 ODI centuries while Kohli has scored 46. Both the batters have a good opportunity to add a couple more at least in this upcoming ODI series.

Former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas has spoken about the batting depth in this Indian ODI team ahead of the first ODI. Talking to ANI, Vaas said that with the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill, India does not always depend on their senior players to get runs.

Also Read: IND vs WI ODI: West Indies’ Predicted Playing XI Against India, 1st ODI 2023

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Are Trump Cards Of Indian Team: Chaminda Vaas

“If you talk about the Indian team, not only Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are trump cards, there are so many young cricketers who are trump cards, like Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav. Yashasvi (Yashasvi Jaiswal) is playing well, Gill is playing well, there are so many bunches of talent in India. Everybody is going to be competitive. When it comes to batting, I think India does not depend on Virat and Rohit all the time, others have also chipped in and if Virat and Rohit perform then mostly the game will be won by India” Chaminda Vaas told to ANI.

The former Sri Lankan bowler also spoke about Jasprit Bumrah and his continued absence from the Indian team. He said that India is looking forward to his return ahead of the World Cup.

“It would not be easy but we know that Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in the world, the way he had performed, he is a very consistent player. India is really looking to get his services. However, it happens on the rehabilitation and injury as well but I am pretty sure that the trainer and physio working in a team to get him fit. If he gets fit, then it will be a huge benefit for India in World Cup,” the former Sri Lankan cricketer added.

Also Read: IND vs WI: Match Preview 1st ODI, India Tour Of West Indies, 2023

Vaas concluded by backing Sri Lanka to defend their Asia Cup title in the next edition. The Lankans won the Asia Cup 2022 by beating Sri Lanka in the final last year.

“I am sure that Sri Lanka also looking to defend the title and would be trying to do their best for Asia Cup. When you look into the other teams, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, and Bangladesh, they all have good players and have been playing really well. I am pretty sure that the team have a different strategy especially playing in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. And they have players according to condition, so every team has an opportunity when it comes to Asia Cup” Vaas concluded saying.

Also Read: IND vs WI ODI: India’s Predicted Playing XI Against West Indies, 1st ODI 2023