Rohit Sharma IND vs AUS: Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket. After Ashwin’s retirement, discussion about Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane also started. Ashwin held a press conference in Brisbane after the India-Australia Test. Captain Rohit Sharma was also included in this. After Ashwin’s retirement, Rohit was asked about Pujara and Rahane. On this he gave an interesting answer.
Actually, after the Gaba Test, Rohit and Ashwin reached the press conference. Here Ashwin announced his retirement. After this, Rohit was asked whether Pujara and Rahane will also be seen in other roles. On this Rohit said, “Hey brother, Khali Ashwin has announced retirement.” You guys will get me killed. Both of them are active and can perform well any time. This statement of Rohit was widely discussed on social media.
Pujara-Rahane have been out of Team India for a long time
Pujara and Rahane have been out of Team India for a long time. Cheteshwar played his last Test match for India in 2023 against Australia. Although he is playing continuously in domestic cricket. Talking about Rahane, he played his last Test against West Indies in July 2023. Rahane is also playing in domestic matches.
This has been the career of Rahane and Pujara –
Rahane has played 85 test matches for India. He has scored 5077 runs during this period. Rahane has scored 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries. He has scored 2962 runs in 90 ODI matches. Talking about Pujara, he has scored 7195 runs in 103 test matches. Pujara has scored 19 centuries and 3 double centuries. Along with this he has scored 35 half-centuries.
Question – Pujara, Rahane and Ashwin will be seen in different roles?
Rohit Sharma – Arre bhai, khali Ashwin has announced his retirement. You guys will kill me, both of them are active and can come anytime to perform. pic.twitter.com/DdYI0tZul5
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 18, 2024
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