Former Australia captain Michael Clarke said that Virat Kohli could come out of retirement from Test cricket, if India faced a huge defeat in the upcoming five -match series in England, former Australia captain Michael Clarke said. Kohli, who retired from the longest format last month after playing 123 Tests and scoring 9,230 runs.
Clarke believed that if the Indian team struggles, the batsman could be persuaded to return and he is urged to return by the selectors and management. Former captain of Indian team The last was played in Australia, where he faced a terrible time below.
Clarke said on the Beyond 23 Cricket Podcast, “If India goes to England and gets inflated-they lose the series 5–0-I think fans want Virat Kohli to come out of retirement.” “And honestly, if he is asked by captain, selectors, and supported by fans, I think he will come back. He still loves Test cricket.”
A few weeks before the 35 -year -old had fulfilled his retirement from the tests, the long -term dream of winning the IPL with Royal Challengers Bangalore had fulfilled. Nevertheless, Kohli made it clear that Test cricket is still more in personal value.
Clarke said Bharat would recall both Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who declared their retirement from the pre -tour of England, but supported the younger generation headed by New Captain Shubman Gill.
Clarke said, “Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket. Cleverly, he was a great captain. Virat Kohli goes away.
Clarke also praised young batsman Sai Reformson, calling him a future star in all formats. “He is technically sound, mentally prepared, and for me, a natural number three for Test cricket.”
Clarke expressed his condolences while addressing a recent stampede in Bengaluru during the RCB celebration.
“This is devastating. Hopefully, we don’t see anything again. Fans and players should be able to celebrate together, but it should be done safely. My views are with all families. It was an incredible weather that was an incredible season.”
India’s five-testing series in England begins at Headingly, Leeds on 20 June.
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