"Chappell's Reality Check: Kohli and Sharma's Career Hope Lies in Australian Pitches"

Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell has raised concerns about the form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, labeling them as 'ageing stars' ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With India trailing 0-2 in the Test series against New Zealand, there is a looming threat of a whitewash.

Chappell believes that external criticism may be affecting Kohli and Sharma, with some fans suggesting they are past their prime. However, Chappell remains optimistic that the duo can rediscover form on the bouncy Australian pitches.

"Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are promising batters, but Kohli and Sharma are at a stage where performance tends to decline," Chappell commented during a discussion on World Wide Sports. "Their saving grace could be the Australian conditions, where they have the potential to shine."

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor echoed Chappell's sentiments, emphasizing the need for Kohli and Sharma to deliver more with the bat. The pressure on other Indian batsmen has intensified due to the lack of runs from the senior pair, Pujara and Rahane.