Champions Trophy 2025: Wriddhiman Saha gives Blunt 'World-Class Players' reply on Virat Kohli, gives Pant and KL Rahul verdict

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Team India's journey in the current tournament has been commendable, securing a spot in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy 2025 with one match still left to play.

India started their campaign with a win over Bangladesh, then continued their run with a comprehensive victory over Pakistan. Amid the concerns about Virat Kohli's form, the Indian stalwart also stood tall with a magnificent century against the arch-rivals.

Speaking with OneIndia Bengali, seasoned cricketer Wriddhiman Saha shared his thoughts on India's performance and key aspects influencing their game plan.

When asked about Virat Kohli's form, the former India hailed his class and toned down the crisis. Saha assured the age-old term of class is permanent and acknowledged it was only a matter of time for Kohli.

"The world-class players can't be stopped with words. Rohit Sharma scored a 100 in recent days after his poor run, and the case for Virat is the same. He was struggling but showed his mettle against Pakistan. Off-form for one or two series is normal for any player and he has made a comeback, which was only inevitable," Saha said.

"KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant - anyone may be better, but management's decision is important. It's up to the coach and the captain. They decide on the team combination and that is how the decision is made. They may have realized Rahul is a better option; that's why he was picked," the former India player continued.

With the matches being played in Dubai, Saha also touched upon the potential advantages of familiarity with the venue. The former player stressed on the importance of playing better on the field, shunning down the recent cries over India's so-called Dubai advantage.