A new era will begin in Indian Test cricket on 20 June. After the retirement of veterans like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, young Shubman Gill will take over the captaincy of Team India for the first time. There is a five-match Test series against hosts England.
Kohli active despite retirement
Virat, just 36, decided to retire barely a month before the England series, surprising everyone. Despite retirement, Kohli is expected to keep an eye on the activities of the England series.
A secret meeting was held at Kohli's house
According to media reports, Virat had invited new Test captain Shubman Gill, his deputy Rishabh Pant, and a few others to his residence in London ahead of the first Test in Leeds.
What was the meeting about?
India had an off day on Monday after the conclusion of the intra-squad match in Kent, so the players were available to meet Kohli. Although the media report did not clarify what the meeting was about, there would certainly have been a discussion about the upcoming series. This meeting lasted for about two hours.
Two days left for the first match of the series
The Indian team is expected to reach Leeds on Tuesday, where head coach Gautam Gambhir will meet the team. The former Indian cricketer left England to return home due to personal reasons. The team is expected to practice in the city in the next two days.
Kohli's retirement surprised everyone
Rohit Sharma's retirement was eagerly awaited by everyone, especially after he ruled himself out of the Sydney Test earlier this year, but Virat Kohli's retirement surprised everyone.
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