{
  "id": 11171566,
  "title": "Wasim Jaffer on Rohit-Kohli bond: ‘There is a bit of professional rivalry…’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/wasim-jaffer-on-rohit-kohli-bond-there-is-a-bit-of-professional",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T10:51:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/wasim-jaffer-on-rohit-kohli-bond-there-is-a-bit-of-professional-rivalry-10902339/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer commented on the relationship between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, stating that while there is a professional rivalry, mutual respect remains between the two veteran batters. Jaffer mentioned that when he played, there were other greats like Sachin, Rahul, Sourav, Laxman, and Sehwag, all of whom had mutual respect for one another. Both Kohli and Rohit, being modern greats, also display this respect for each other.\n\nJaffer recalled how Rohit Sharma's career took a significant turn when he was made to open the innings in the 2013 Champions Trophy in England. This decision brought out a different side of Rohit, showcasing his talent and potential. Jaffer noted that Rohit has never looked back since that pivotal moment, thriving as the opener in ODIs.\n\nIn the ongoing series against West Indies, Kohli scored a century in Thiruvananthapuram and Rohit Sharma smashed a blistering ton in Guwahati, helping India secure a victory. Earlier in the Guwahati match, Rohit became just the third Indian after Sachin Tendulkar and himself to reach the 12,000 ODI-run milestone. Rohit also mentioned that batting for an extended period is about concentration and using one's experience to avoid giving away one's wicket after a big score, as he demonstrated in his 101-run innings.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Professional rivalry exists between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, yet mutual respect persists.",
    "Rohit Sharma's career changed when he was made to open in 2013 Champions Trophy.",
    "Kohli and Rohit scored centuries in recent matches, aiding India's victory in West Indies series."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}