Will Virat Kohli take U-turn from retirement in Test cricket? (Photo – PTI)
Veteran batsman of the Indian team Virat Kohli has recently retired from Test cricket. He surprised all the fans by taking this decision. Although former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes that Virat Kohli can return with his decision, but they can only happen in one way. According to Michael Clarke, Virat Kohli can return to only one position with a Test wicket. Let us tell you today what can be a situation?
Michael Clarke made a big statement
Michael Clarke believes that if the Indian team loses a 5–0 Test series against England, then Virat Kohli can take a U-turn from his decision. The former player also said that Virat Kohli still loves Test cricket and his passion for this format has been amazing. However, on the other hand, Clarke also made a statement that apart from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India’s squad is also very good and he can win without these two players against England.
Let me tell you that, a few days before Virat Kohli retired from international Test cricket, Dhakad opener Rohit Sharma also said goodbye to this format. Both these players have batted well in Test cricket for Team India and have put pressure on the bowlers of the opposing team. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had also said goodbye to the T20 format after winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and now both these players can be seen only participating in ODI cricket.
Statistics in Virat and Rohit’s Test
Talking about the data in Virat Kohli’s Test, he has scored 9230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85 and a strike rate of 55.57. He has 30 centuries and 71 half -centuries in Test cricket. The Indian player’s highest personal score in Test cricket has been 254*. Talking about Rohit Sharma, he too has left his mark in Test cricket. Rohit has scored 4301 runs in 67 Tests at an average of 40. He has 12 centuries and 18 half -centuries. Rohit’s highest personal score is 212 runs.
Currently, Team India has to play a five -match Test series against England, which is starting from June 20. India has announced its team for the upcoming Test series. In this Test series, the captaincy of the Indian team will be seen doing Shubman Gill. Not only this, Rishabh Pant has been given the responsibility of vice -captain. This will be a very exciting series and fans are also eagerly waiting for it.