Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma blamed India near the humiliation of the series of 1-3 vs England tests 1-3

Former England Cricket Player David Lloyd said that India was missing senior strikers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Anderson-Tendulkar 2025 trophy. Lloyd declared that Blue’s men, who were part of 3-1 defeat, could have obtained better results if Virat and Rohit were part of the team.

India would have planned a change in leadership in test cricket in May, replacing Rohit Sharma as a captain for the five -game test series in England. Rohit Sharma then announced his format retirement. A few days later, Virat Kohli also confirmed his release of the tests – a decision that was made in advance.

David Lloyd makes a daring demand on the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

In his chronicle of the Daily Mail, David Lloyd praised India for their overall performance in the test series, but noted that they had not taken over the crucial moments. He added that the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could have been the difference, and their presence could have changed the result.

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“India was very impressive during the series, but they did not win the main moments,” wrote Lloyd in his chronicle for the Daily Mail.

“If Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli played, I think the result would have been different. Some players sniff the main moments and are proactive rather than reactive. Ben Stokes is fabulous. India will scratch their heads thinking how devil they could lose this 3-1,” he added.

Would prefer Harry Brook as a vice -captain – David Lloyd

David Lloyd also talked about Old Pope’s disappointing career numbers in the series. Lloyd supported Brook for a leadership role, citing his coherence and natural connection with Captain Ben Stokes.

“Michael Vaughan said he would prefer Harry Brook as vice-captain, and I agree. Brook is assured of a place on this side and looks a leader. He would naturally feed on stokes,” wrote Lloyd.

“The simple fact is that the place of Ollie Pope in this side is vulnerable. Taking out the races against Ireland and Zimbabwe and its return is very modest. Its average in the fourth round of a test is 16.7, and for a number three, which is far from sufficiently.”

Ollie Pope’s position in the test side of England is examined as a result of a bad shape after its century when the series was opened in Headingley. He only scored 200 points in the last four tests with half a century, which raised concerns concerning his place in n ° 3.

India at the edge of the defeat of the 1-3 series at the oval

India played competitive cricket throughout the series, dragging 1-2. Many believe that India has dominated more sessions overall, but the results do not reflect this.

England was 339/6 while pursuing a target of 374 points on the stumps on day 4 of the final test at the oval. At one point, they were sailing at 301/3 but suffered a collapse, losing three counters for 36 points before Bad Light stops the game.

India is now faced with a difficult battle on the last day to avoid another defeat of the series in England. The series was without pillars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who both withdrew from the test cricket just before the tour. Shubman Gill took over as a captain.

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