Archive · 22 May 2025
Stokes on Kohli's Retirement Ahead of England-India Test
England's cricket captain, Ben Stokes, is gearing up for a Test series against India, which starts on June 20.
He acknowledged that star players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are missing from the Indian team.
Stokes praised Kohli's batting, especially his cover drive.
He stated he would miss playing against Kohli.
Stokes emphasized that India has a great batting lineup.
Stokes said he texted Kohli to express he will miss playing against him.
Stokes expects a competitive series.
Ben Stokes discussed Virat Kohli's retirement and the upcoming Test series.
Stokes mentioned he will miss playing against Kohli.
The England-India Test series begins June 20.
Kohli and Rohit Sharma will not play.
Stokes praised Kohli's batting skills, especially the cover drive.
- Who
- Ben Stokes and Virat Kohli.
- What
- Ben Stokes discusses Virat Kohli's retirement and the upcoming England vs. India Test series.
- When
- Before the five-match Test series beginning June 20, 2024.
- Where
- England
- Why
- Ben Stokes discussed Virat Kohli's Test retirement and the upcoming series.
- Series
- Five-match Test Series
- Host
- England
- Start Date
- June 20
- Key Absences for India
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
- Indian Strength
- Indian batsmen
- England Captain
- Ben Stokes
- Kohli's Status
- Test retirement
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