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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s test retirement
New Delhi: When Virat Kohli made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2011, no one thought that one day he would become the most successful captain of Indian cricket history. Kohli scored runs and a series of centuries. But within a week of Rohit Sharma’s retirement, Virat’s leaving the Test format also brings a vacancy in Indian cricket. Let’s take a look at the players who have the responsibility to carry forward the legacy of Virat-Rohit on their shoulders.
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is the most important player in the next generation star who may be the main batsman and Test captain of India in the coming days. Perhaps it is a coincidence that Gill also finds himself in front of Kohli when he was 25 years old, in which his test record was average. This Punjab player has scored 1893 runs in 32 Tests at an average of 35. Like Kohli, Gill will also have to bring discipline in his batting and make a habit of batting close to the body for swing.

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jaiswal is sure to start the innings in England. He has already done this work in West Indies, South Africa, Australia and India. But this work will be difficult on his first tour of England. Jaiswal showed his technology and restraint by scoring runs in Australia and West Indies. But they will have to face a tough challenge in ‘late swing’ in England and for this they have to control their sharp drives and cuts. Leaving the ball will have to pay more attention and see the right opportunity to attack.

Yashasvi Jaiswal
Dhruv jurael
24-year-old Jurael is a good back-up option behind Rishabh Pant as the second wicketkeeper batsman. He performed impressively in the debut series against England, but he could not leave an impact against Australia. Jurlel has courage and skills to play for a long time in Test cricket. Head coach Gautam Gambhir likes such cricketers who never back down from fighting in the field and he is that kind of cricketer.

Virat Kohli’s amazing record
B Sai Sudarshan
This batsman, which is making a splash in the IPL, is likely to make a place in the team going on England tour and his best batting can be useful in England, which can make him a calm and balanced batsman compared to Jaiswal’s aggressive batting. 23 -year -old Sudarshan also has experience playing for Surrey in county cricket.

B Sai Sudarshan
Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz, 27, played an aggressive innings of 150 runs against New Zealand in Bengaluru last year and showed that he could demolish any attack. But since then the normal form and rib injury stopped them. There is no doubt on Sarfaraz’s skills, but this Mumbai player can also be asked to work on his fitness.
Since February 2025, Network 18 served as Deputy News Editor in 18 group. A decade experience in journalism. As a reporter, witness to several national-international events. The beginning of a career with electronic media. Jagran New Media …Read more
Since February 2025, Network 18 served as Deputy News Editor in 18 group. A decade experience in journalism. As a reporter, witness to several national-international events. The beginning of a career with electronic media. Jagran New Media … Read more