Coach Anil Kumble and Captain Virat Kohli during their tenure with the Indian Cricket Team.
This was after rohit decided to step away from the longst format last Thursday.
“It is a huge surprise. Two outstanding, great players retired on the back of less days. Especially at the Test Level, “Kumble said on kohli on ‘Espncricinfo’.
“He’s playing only the Odi format now. No player leaves with any regret and i am sure he would have thought through this and ultimately it is the player’s call.”
Kumble, Who Ended As India’s Leading Test Wicket-Takers with 619 scalps, said players of such stature should have been held have been given an options to bow out in front of fans.
“It is a very quint exit. Every player deserves to leave on his terms, but I think on the field. Retirement and came back (to India from Australia).
“Right now, Rohit Sharma a less days ago And then Virat Kohli. I think all three of them deserved a proper sent off on the field. I stangly beLive people who matter need to addres Social Media age, yes the fans want to be there, there would have been planty of fans and have a roaring send off.
India are scheduled to tour england for a five-match test series starting June 20.
“Rohit has retired, He Had Been Captain for a While and Virat is probally the most accounted accounted captain for India and you would have wanted one of the guys to be Ar.
“England is going to be tough, it is a five-test … I think it must have come as a surprise to the selectors as well. I’m sure the selectors would have looked to pursue him.”
Dressing Room Won’T be the same: Siraj
India Pacer Mohammed Siraj also paid a glowing tribute to kohli, his former captain.
“Congratulations on this wonderful career you had in Test Cricket. Your Legacy Will Stay Forever,” Siraj Wrote on Instagram.
“You have inspired generations of cricketers like me and will continue to do so with your achievements and how you have carried yourself bhaiyaya.
“Dressing Room Won’T be the same without you. Thank you for allways backing me and motivating me to do well. Wish you the best. King @virat.kohli bhaiya.”
Veteran India Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar also lauded his India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Teammate for Transforming the Test Team.
“The way Virat captained in the test format, he deserves credit for the way we transformed as a team,” He said in a release.
“I think the reason for that is Virat’s nature on the ground. Days. “
