Rahul Dravid’s Clear Take On Virat Kohli Opting Out of First Two Tests Against England | Cricket News

Indian cricket group head coach Rahul Dravid believes that the absence of Virat Kohli within the first two Test matches in opposition to England can show to be an excellent alternative for another person to show their mettle on the worldwide stage. Kohli opted out of the primary two Tests of the five-match sequence beginning January 25 citing ‘private causes’. In the pre-match press convention, Dravid made it clear that lacking a high quality participant like Kohli is hard for the aspect however inspired different gamers to step up and take his place.

“I think you know any team will miss the quality of a player of the Virat. There’s no doubt about it. You know, he’s a phenomenal player. His record speaks for him. On the field, his presence is a huge boost to the side. But having said that, you know, I think, it just presents another opportunity for somebody else to be able to step up and to be able to put in some performances,” Dravid mentioned on the press convention.

“And of course, you know, for reasons I can’t be helped, he is not available for us in the first couple of games, But certainly like I said it, you know, while he will be missed. It’s a great opportunity for somebody else to really, sort of show us what they’ve got in this conditions,” he added.

Dravid was additionally not able to pile stress on Shubman Gill.

“Gill is a fine player. Starting out the journey as a cricketer sometimes…we forget that it takes a little bit of time at times. Some guys have success instantly, actually he is one of those guys who has done really well in some of his early days, especially in Australia,” Dravid instructed media individuals.

The former Indian captain, who is aware of a factor or two about taking part in on robust wickets, mentioned Gill, like every other younger participant, will take a while to adapt.

“To be fair to him a lot of young guys coming through are playing on some challenging wickets, whether it’s been in India or England or West Indies. It has been a pretty challenging wickets for the last two or three years,” he famous.

(With PTI inputs)