IND vs Eng: ‘This is amazing that …’, Anil Kumble’s statement on Rohit-Virat’s sudden Test retirement created panic among cricket pundits
Anil kumble on rohit sharma and virat kohli test retirement: Just before the tour of England, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been surprised by former India captain and legendary spinner Anil Kumble, who believes that both these senior batsmen should have bid farewell to the field. Kohli left Test cricket on Monday, who held 46 in 123 matches. Scored 9230 runs including 30 centuries at an average of 85. Earlier on Thursday, Rohit said goodbye to the traditional format.
Kumble said to ESPN Cricinfo, “It is a matter of great surprise. Two great players left for a few days. I did not think so. I am surprised. I felt that till now I could play a few more years and Test cricket. “He said,” Now he will play only one -day format. No player goes to regret and I am sure he must have considered it a lot. Finally this is his decision. ”
Kumble, who took the most 619 Test wickets for India, said that this status players should get a chance to leave in front of fans. He said, “They went very silently. Every player should take away according to his own, but we had said this even during the retirement of R Ashwin from the field. In the middle of the series, he announced his retirement and returned to India from Australia. ”
He said, “I think these three (Rohit, Virat and Ashwin) should have bid farewell to the field. I believe that the authorities should think about it. I know that this is the era of social media and the fans would want to see them in front of them.
The Indian team has to visit England five Tests from June 20 and Kumble said that Kohli could play an important role on this challenging tour. He said, “Rohit has retired and was a captain for a long time. Virat has been India’s most successful Test captain and one of these should have been on that tour. England tour will be difficult. ”
India’s fast bowler Mohammad Siraj wrote on X, “Congratulations on the best Test career. Your legacy will always be there. You inspired many cricketers like me and will continue to do brother.
He wrote, “The dressing room without you will not be the same. Thank you for always supporting me and motivating me. Best wishes Virat Bhaiya. He plays aggressive and that aggression is required somewhere in the test format.