Rohit Sharma explains why Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane did not replace Virat Kohli in India Test squad
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Rohit Sharma explains why Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane did not replace Virat Kohli in India Test squad

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India have added Rajat Patidar to the Test squad for the first two matches against England in absence of Virat Kohli instead of opting to add experienced players like Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane. IND vs ENG: Individual milestones that can be set during Test series Indian captain Rohit Sharma has explained that the decision was taken to give a youngster a chance in Test cricket rather than bringing in a veteran who is out of favour currently. That’s something we thought, I thought as well,” Rohit said on the eve of the India vs England first Test at Hyderabad which starts on 25 January. Rahane last played for India against the West Indies at Port of Spain last year, while Pujara has not been picked since World Test Championship final 2023 defeat.

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