Former India all-rounder Reetinder Sodhi stated that if India has to do well in the upcoming Test series against England, then a lot will depend on the opener Rohit Sharma and his game, along with the batting mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli. Sodhi further added that Rohit Sharma is the best batsman in the world when he is in form.
“A lot here depends on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Cheteshwar Pujara – how these three batsmen catch form in the upcoming series. We all know that, in his elegance, Rohit Sharma is the best batsman in the world,” Sodhi said on India News.
“He was definitely struggling in Test cricket if we talk about sometime back but now he has stamped his authority in Test cricket. He is a special player as an opener, when he plays he can take the match away from the opposition in a matter of moments,” he further added.
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Meanwhile, veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been playing for Surrey for their county game against Somerset. However, this will help him to prepare well ahead of the five-match Test series, starting on August 4.
“I am so privileged to be having the badge on. I have heard and wondered what the London counties are all about. Even though it’s only for a game, I am delighted to share this dressing room,” Ashwin said in a video shared by Surrey.
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"It's my absolute privilege to play for Surrey"
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“Once the extent of Jamieson’s injury was understood, Director of Cricket Alec Stewart began the process of recruiting Ashwin for this fixture. At that stage, two victories in Surrey’s final two group matches would have seen them into Division One. While the draw with Hampshire now makes finishing in the top two very difficult, both the Club and Ashwin have agreed to this one-off arrangement,” it further added.
Surrey’s 13-man squad vs Somerset: Rory Burns (Captain), Hashim Amla, R Ashwin, Jordan Clark, Rikki Clarke, Ben Geddes, Conor McKerr, Daniel Moriarty, Jamie Overton, Ryan Patel, Jamie Smith, Mark Stoneman, Amar Virdi
