Shardul Thakur feels that Rohit Sharma and Virt Kohli may have left the tests because they knew they couldn’t contribute or drive the format as before. Rohit and Kohli decided to retreat from the longest game format At the beginning of the month, just before selecting the team for England.
Both men have been crucial for the test team in the last few years when India reached the World Cup final twice. In an interview with RevSportz, Shardul said that Kohli’s decision and Rohit were personal. The versatile player also said that the presence of the duo offered a lot of protection for others and to have a good combination of youth and provides good results.
“They are the highest characters in the game, but such decisions are personal. It comes when they feel they cannot contribute or drive the format as before,” Thakur said.
“When older players are, there is a great protection and having a good combination of older and junior players in the team provides flourishing results.”
Shardul has opened up on the role that Jadeja has in the team since Rohit and Kohli retired. All-Rounder said that the upcoming tour would test everyone, including new team leaders.
“Jadda is now the most experienced. This tour tests everyone with new duties, including leadership roles.”
“It’s a new challenge, but we have talent. Young players have to take advantage of this opportunity to build their own heritage,” Shardul said.
“Weather will be the biggest challenge in England”
Shardul said that the biggest challenge in England will be solved by the weather. All-Rounder said that one can see three seasons in a single day while playing in England.
“I think the weather is the biggest challenge in England. In one day you can see all three weather.
India’s tour of England will begin on June 20.
Published on:
28. May 2025
