Delhi: Indian all -rounder Shardul Thakur has said a lot about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket. He believes that both the veterans must have taken this decision thoughtfully, perhaps they felt that now they will not be able to contribute to this format as before.
A few days ago, Rohit and Kohli decided to withdraw from the Test before the team selection for the tour of England. Both played an important role in taking India to the final of the World Test Championship twice in the last few years.
“This is their personal decision”
Talking to Revsportz, Shardul said that these decisions are completely personal. He said, “He is the most senior player of the game, but such decisions come when someone feels that he cannot take this format forward as before.”
He also added that when there are senior players in the team, the rest of the players get security and confidence. The mixture of experience and young players takes the team forward.
Now Jadeja will play the role of senior
After Rohit and Kohli’s departure, Ravindra Jadeja has now become the most experienced player of the team. Shardul said that England tour will be like a new exam for everyone, especially for those players who will now handle new responsibilities. Shardul said, “Now Jadeja is the most experienced player. Everyone has to prove themselves on this tour, especially those players who can now be given leadership roles. This is a new challenge, but we have no shortage of talent. Young players now have a chance to make their own identity.”
“The biggest challenge in England”
Shardul Thakur also spoke about the biggest challenge of the tour of England. He said that the weather in England is very uncertain, three seasons can be seen in a single day. He said, “I think the biggest challenge in England is the weather. There is sunlight in a day, rain and cold too. When the sun is also, the weather seems pleasant, but as soon as the clouds come, the rain also starts.”
England tour will start from June 20
India’s tour of England is going to start from June 20. This tour will be like a new beginning not only for new players but for the entire Indian team.
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