England All-Rounder Chris Woakes said it was a pity that the Indian launchers stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virt Kohli would not be part of the upcoming series between the two teams. India and England are preparing each other in five matches that will start from 20 June.
In front of the versatile rubber, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from the longest formatLeaves massive holes in the Indian barbling line. As the India and England test series approached, Woakes remembered his battles with Rohit and Virat and said it was a pity that the duo would not play the upcoming series.
“It is always good to come up against a strong opposition that goes to the test series that you know will be fought hard. Over the years we had some good battles against Virat and Rohit. For the game, it is a pity that they will not be there,” Woakes Espncricinfo said.
In addition, Woakes said that the Indian cricket had sufficient depth to fill the massive shoes left with two stars.
“But the Indian cricket has so much depth, the players who come, I’m sure they will have a very high standard that have proved their worth in some way or the other,” the Englishman said, “he added.
Meanwhile, the upcoming series will also be the first task of the new Indian captain of the SHUBMAN GILL test, who was entrusted with leading duties after retirement Captain Rohit Sharma. The 24-year-old man led Gujarat Titans (GT) in two seasons of Indian Premier League (IPL) and took them to the playoffs on the second occasion.
Wicketkeeper Batter Rishabh Pant has been appointed his deputy and the duo will have a massive task to lead the team to their first victory in England since 2007. India just missed the series victory in the previous tour when England won the overpowered fifth test to equalize the 2-2 series. The young Brigade of India will therefore focus on starting a new chapter of test cricket by defeating England in the upcoming rubber.
Published:
Rishabh beniwal
Published on:
June 8, 2025
