While Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma‘s absence on the England tour might be a huge miss for Team India, but then it is the perfect time for the next-in-line batters to turn up good for the country. And so feels the potential opener of the series for visitors, KL Rahul, who also believes, it is an opportunity for Karun Nair to make a mark.
Team India After Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
“Virat and Rohit have been the pillars of Indian cricket for the last decade or so, and not having them around will be a huge miss. In my whole career so far, I have never walked into a team where there is no Virat or Rohit. The 50-odd Test matches that I have played, either Virat or Rohit or both of them have been there. To walk into that dressing room feels a bit strange. But of course, you have to respect their decision.
“They have given absolutely everything for the country and they will remain legends of Indian cricket. But it’s time for the rest of us to step up,” Rahul told Delhi Capitals media team. While talking about Nair, he went on to add, that it was exemplary as to how the latter performed in the last couple of years.
KL Rahul Pins Hopes on Karun Nair
“We started playing cricket as 11-year-old boys together and we have been on this journey ever since. Both of us have had our ups and downs. He got his opportunity, scored a triple hundred, faced a bit of tough time after that for a lot of reasons. But what has stood out is the way he has performed in the last 2-3 years,” Rahul said.
“It’s been great to see how he has gone back to basics. We have spoken about his time in the UK and him having played County cricket, and the difficulties and the challenges that he faced. To have that drive to make a comeback to the Indian team despite all the hardships is commendable. I hope both of us can play for a very long time for the Indian team,” he added.
Meanwhile, the first India vs England Test will be played at Headingly, which will also mark the start of the beginning of the new WTC cycle for both the teams.
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