"Legends Have Their Slumps But...": England Star On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Test Form

England batter James Vince has backed Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to rediscover their best form despite their recent struggles in Test cricket. Vince, speaking about the duo's current lean patch, emphasised their quality and resilience. After the debacle in Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India's next red-ball assignment will be the England tour for a five-match Test series from June 20 to August 4. The first Test is scheduled to be held at Headingley, Leeds from June 20-24, followed by Test matches at Edgbaston, Birmingham (July 2-6), Lord's (July 10-14), Old Trafford, Manchester (July 23-27) and The Oval (July 31-August 4).

"It's hard to predict. English conditions can be bowler-friendly, but they can also favour batters on certain days. The quality of players like Virat and Rohit is undeniable. If they still have the hunger and desire to play Test cricket, history suggests they'll find a way to perform," James told IANS on Monday.

"We're not used to seeing players of that calibre go through extended bad runs, but it shows that they're human. I'm sure they'll come back strong if they're motivated to succeed," he added.

Both players have faced criticism for their performances Down Under, a series that saw India struggle against Australia.

Rohit, India's Test and ODI captain, endured a torrid BGT series, managing only 31 runs in five innings. His struggles with the bat were compounded by questions over his captaincy, culminating in his omission from the final Test in Sydney.

In a bid to regain his touch, Rohit turned out for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy match against Jammu & Kashmir. However, his scores of 3 and 28 did little to inspire confidence. It marked his first Ranji Trophy appearance