India are set to take on England in the opening Test of the series at Headingley, Leeds, starting on Friday, June 20. This is the beginning of a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for the side under Shubman Gill. The Men in Blue will face a significant challenge in filling the void left by Rohit and Virat.
“Virat and Rohit have been the pillars of Indian cricket for the last decade or so, and not having them around will be a huge miss," Rahul said while speaking to Delhi Capitals, as quoted by Sportstak.
Walking Into the Dressing Room Feels A Bit Strange - KL Rahul
KL Rahul said that it feels unusual to enter a dressing room without the two veterans. Rahul added that he respects their decision, as both players have given their all for the country and will always be regarded as legends of Indian cricket.
I Started My Preparations for the England Series Right After IPL 2025 - KL Rahul
The Karnataka batter revealed that he began preparing for the England Test series after the conclusion of IPL 2025. Rahul shared that he consulted with his coach to gear up for the tour, considering the difficulty of facing England in their home conditions.
Rahul is expected to open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal. He will play as an opener for the new World Test Championship cycle. Rahul had opened with Jaiswal at the top during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He scored 276 runs across 10 innings at an average of 30.67, including two fifties.
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