IND vs Eng: ‘No Virat, no one is Rohit – it sounds strange’; KL Rahul on a new era in Indian cricket. Cricket news
KL Rahul on Friday addressed the upcoming five -match Test series against England, which began in Headingly, Leeds, discussing the impact of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirement and expressed support for the return of Karun Nair of the team partner Karun Nair in the Indian team after eight years.The absence of Kohli and Sharma, who declared their test retirement in May, opened significant intervals in India’s batting lineup and left number four positions. 36-year-old Kohli concluded his test career with 9,230 runs in 123 matches, finishing fourth in India’s all-time Test Run-Shoreers.“Virat and Rohit have been the pillars of Indian cricket for the last decade, and will be very much missed by not being around them. In my entire career, I have never gone to a team where there is no Virat or Rohit. The 50-odd Test match that I have played, either Virat or Rohit or both. It sounds a little strange to walk in that dressing room. But of course, you have to respect their decision. He has given everything to the country and they will remain the legends of Indian cricket. Rahul told the Delhi Capital Media Team, but it is time for the rest of us to take steps.
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Karun Nair’s return to the Indian team comes after recent demonstrations, including a dual century against England Lions in Canterbury and 198 runs in eight matches for Delhi Capital during IPL 2025.
33 -year -old Nair started his exam against England in Mohali in 2016 and scored an unbeaten 303 in his third Test in Chennai. He played only three more Tests against Australia in 2017, which were dropped due to poor form.“We started playing cricket together as 11-year-old boys and we have been on this journey since then. We have made up their ups and downs. They got their opportunity, scored a triple body, followed by a lot of difficult times. Rahul said, but the way he has performed in the last 2-3 years is this.Quiz: Who is that IPL player?“It’s great to see how he has gone back. We have talked about their time in the UK and they have played county cricket, and have faced difficulties and challenges. Despite all the difficulties, to drive to make a comeback to the Indian team.Regarding his preparation for the series, Rahul began soon after the IPL season.“I started with my preparation for the England series just after the IPL. I talked to my coach to get ready for this assignment. It is always a challenge in England because they are a very good side, especially when they play at home. It is going to be a challenge for all of us because we are a comparatively young team.”The first test in Hadingley, Leeds, will mark the onset of the 2025/26 World Test Championship cycle for both teams.
