Delhi: Former captain of the Indian cricket team and veteran all -rounder Kapil Dev has praised Rohit Sharma, who retired from Test cricket. He said that very few players in India have been able to play such cricket as Rohit played. Kapil Dev said, “He played great cricket, captained the team and the way he presented himself on the field is a commendable compliment. I congratulate him for his brilliant career.”
Rohit said goodbye to Test cricket
Rohit Sharma gave information through Instagram post that he will no longer play Test cricket. He wrote, “I want to tell everyone that I am retiring from Test cricket. It is a matter of pride for me to play in a white jersey for the country.” He also shared a picture of his test cap with this post.
Rohit’s test career
38 -year -old Rohit Sharma represented India in 67 Tests and scored 4301 runs. During this, he scored 12 centuries and 18 half -centuries. His batting average in Tests was 40.57, which suggests that he proved himself as a reliable Test batsman in the second half.
Now only hitmen will be seen in ODIs
Rohit has already retired from T20 cricket last year and now he will only represent India in the ODI format. His role in the ODI World Cup to be held in 2027 is considered important.
Kapil Dev’s opinion about the new Test captain
After Rohit’s withdrawal from the Test, India will need a new full -time captain, as the five -Test series against England is going to start from June 20. On this, Kapil Dev said, “The work of choosing the captain is of the selectors. We should not give much opinion on it because the selectors will take the best decision for the team.”
Need to give time to young players
Regarding the emerging young players in IPL 2025, Kapil Dev said that it would not be right to estimate him in a hurry. He said, “There is talent among these youth, but they need some time to become big. We have to see who the next of them becomes Sachin, Gavaskar or Rohit.”
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