Former versatile England Moeen Ali believes that the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the upcoming test series in England will hand over massive support to the hosts. A series of five matches, starting on June 20 in Headingley, also refers to the beginning of the World Championship in the World Championship ICC 2025-2027.
However, it will be played without the two most famous characters in the Indian cricket. Rohit and Kohli announced their retirement From the test cricket at the beginning of this year, leaving India without their seasoned Stalwarts at the top of the Order.
“I definitely think it’s massive for England. The two best players who have been on tour several times in England, so they have experience.
Moeen, who performed in 68 tests for England, scored over 3,000 runs and emphasized more than 200 goals, stressed that the departure of Kohli was leaving in a longer format – not only for India but for a global test cricket. Kohli represented India in 123 tests and recorded 9,230 runs on average 46.85, including 30 centuries. As a captain, he led India to 40 victories in 68 tests – most of the Indian captain.
“It’s (Kohli’s retirement) a massive wound for cricket testing. He was the only pioneer, one guy in a test cricket that has always pushed the format. Amazing player, amazing career.
“He did so much for the game itself, especially in India. I think Sachin (Tendulkar) was the guy who all came to watch and filled the stadiums. Amazing record, a great player who also watched. The style he played with (was) very competitive and brilliant captain.
Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
13 May 2025
