It’s natural to draw similarities in the game of cricket, particularly between Virat Kohli and
Rohit Sharma, two of India’s most recognisable players. On Monday, October 30, there was a stir in the cricket world as supporters of Virat Kohli voiced their dissatisfaction with the Dainik Jagran media for running articles drawing comparisons between Kohli and current captain Rohit Sharma’s way of scoring.
It all started with a piece written for Dainik Jagran by journalist Abhishek Tripathi. The writer used the chance to discuss his opinions on Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s playing styles in his piece “Shatak Par Ravaiyaa alag alag” (Two Different Perspectives on a Century). He was critical of Virat Kohli, but he praised Rohit Sharma’s strategy, highlighting his commitment to playing for the Indian team and playing big shots. Tripathi said that Kohli’s infatuation with reaching hundreds of runs detracted from the team’s performance as a whole.
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Disregarding the issue, Rohit Sharma’s Indian cricket team has been very successful in the 2023 World Cup season. The Men in Blue have shown to be reliable and successful, winning six straight games to guarantee their spot in the semi-finals. Every member of the squad has contributed to the group’s achievement, and their performance has been nothing short of extraordinary.
The former captain’s supporters, on the other hand, are not fond of the parallels drawn between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the current skipper across all forms. Outraged by what they saw as their idol’s criticism, the Kohli supporters vented their frustration on social media. Some even went so far as to burn copies of the Dainik Jagran newspaper on Monday, October 30, and posted recordings of the incident on social media. On social media, the hashtag #BoycottDainikJagran became popular, criticising the newspaper for what many saw as its partiality.
