Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Wasim Jaffer Highlights Mutual Respect Amid Rohit-Kohli Rivalry
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two senior Indian cricket players.
Both are playing very well in one-day matches.
Kohli recently scored a century in Thiruvananthapuram.
Rohit also scored a century in Guwahati.
Their strong performances came during India’s series against the West Indies.
Former player Wasim Jaffer said they may compete professionally.
However, he said they still respect each other.
Jaffer believes younger cricketers should learn from that respect.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma continue to perform strongly in one-day internationals as they age.
Kohli scored a century in Thiruvananthapuram during India’s ongoing series against the West Indies.
Rohit Sharma hit a rapid century in Guwahati during a record chase.
Wasim Jaffer said the two players may have some professional rivalry.
Jaffer emphasized that Kohli and Rohit respect each other and set an example for younger players.
- Who
- Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer commented on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
- What
- Jaffer said the players may have professional rivalry but maintain mutual respect.
- When
- During India’s ongoing one-day series against the West Indies.
- Where
- The performances discussed took place in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati; Jaffer spoke on his YouTube channel.
- Why
- Jaffer was discussing the relationship and continued form of two senior Indian batters.
- Commentator
- Wasim Jaffer
- Players
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
- Format
- One-day international cricket
- Kohli’s performance
- A timely century in Thiruvananthapuram
- Rohit’s performance
- A blistering century in Guwahati
- Series
- India versus the West Indies
- Main assessment
- Professional rivalry exists alongside mutual respect