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James Anderson Feels India Have Enough Talents To Replace Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
Follow UsThe two Indian superstars recently announced their retirement from Test cricket
Former England seamer James Anderson feels it will be tough for India to replace Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket, but believes there are enough talents in the country.
The two Indian superstars recently announced their retirement from Test cricket, and Anderson hailed Kohli as one of the greatest Test batters of all time.
“Great players. There will be a new captain because Sharma has retired. Kohli, one of the greatest Test batters that’s ever been. There’s big shoes to fill there but they’ve got a huge amount of talent in their squad,” said Anderson on TalkSport.
“You just have to watch the IPL. They are bringing players into Test cricket from the IPL now who are just so attacking, aggressive, and fearless.”
Anderson and Kohli shared a fierce rivalry on the field, especially in red-ball cricket. The Indian batter averages 43.6 against Anderson but has also gotten out to him on seven occasions. No bowler has dismissed Kohli more times than Anderson in Test cricket.
India are scheduled to play a five-match Test series in England, starting on June 20. Ben Stokes and Co. will also travel to Australia for the Ashes later this year, but Anderson wants England to first focus on India.
“It’s a huge year with the Ashes coming but it is important to get some momentum going," added Anderson.
"If I’m being honest, looking back at my career, that happened too much where, 18 months out from an Ashes the management and even the players starting to look towards that and actually forgetting what’s in front of you. India is going to be such a tough challenge even at home. They are a strong side.”