As Kohli, Rohit's era winds down, Klusener sees Sooryavanshi as 'next superstar'
Former South African cricketer Lance Klusener discusses the transition of Indian cricket as legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma approach retirement. He identifies Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the future stars of the sport.
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Provides insight into the generational shift of one of the world's most popular sports teams.
Indian cricket has rarely struggled to find its next generation of stars, even when the players making way have seemed irreplaceable. From Sunil Gavaskar to Sachin Tendulkar, and from Tendulkar to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, every era has brought its own icons, with fresh talent eventually stepping into the spotlight.As Indian cricket prepares for life beyond Kohli and Rohit, former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener believes the transition need not be a difficult one.
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