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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘They will miss the aura of Virat Kohli': Ollie Pope ahead of India vs England Test series
England vice captain Ollie Pope on Wednesday said that even though the Indian Test team led by Shubman Gill has plenty of depth and talent, they will be missing the aura of Virat Kohli during the 5-match Test series, scheduled to start at Leeds from June 20. 'It's a young team, but these Indian players they have got so much depth and talent. So they've got a lot of young guys coming through; a lot of good players. Shubman Gill, their new captain, is a fantastic player. They will miss the aura of Virat Kohli standing at slips and chirping away. But they have got some good talent, so they will feel confident. But our players are ready for it,' Pope told talkSPORT Cricket. India are coming into the England series with an almost new look side with stalwarts like Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin hanging up their boots from the longest format in the last 6 months. They will also be missing the talent of Mohammed Shami as well due to the pacer lacking match fitness while Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be available for 3 matches out of the 5 Tests. India have not won a Test series in England since 2007, having lost in 2011, 2014 and 2018, while the 2021-22 series ended in a draw. Pope emphasised the importance of the upcoming India series for England, calling it vital preparation in the lead-up to the Ashes later this year. 'It's a great time for us to play India. Last summer, we had the West Indies and Sri Lanka, but with India coming over, the level of quality that they will bring is a great way for us to focus on that and not look too far ahead. 'So yeah, for us, it's the perfect time to play India, and then once the Ashes come around, it will be exciting.' (With agency inputs)
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
India "Will Miss The Aura Of Virat Kohli...": England Star's Blunt Reminder Ahead Of Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed Ollie Pope acknowledges India's young squad's depth amid the absence of Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill, the new captain, is praised for his talent and leadership potential. India has not won a Test series in England since 2007, facing losses in previous attempts. England vice-captain Ollie Pope believes the young Indian side, led by a "fantastic" Shubman Gill, has plenty of depth and talent, but it will miss the aura of Virat Kohli during the upcoming five-Test series starting in Leeds on June 20. India have named a youthful squad for the high-profile series following the Test retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. "It's a young team, but these Indian players they have got so much depth and talent," Pope told talkSPORT Cricket. "So they've got a lot of young guys coming through; a lot of good players. Shubman Gill, their new captain, is a fantastic player. They will miss the aura of Virat Kohli standing at slips and chirping away. "But they have got some good talent, so they will feel confident. But our players are ready for it." India have not won a Test series in England since 2007, having lost in 2011, 2014 and 2018, while the 2021-22 series ended in a draw. "It's a great time for us to play India" Pope emphasised the importance of the upcoming India series for England, calling it vital preparation in the lead-up to the Ashes later this year. "It's a great time for us to play India. Last summer, we had the West Indies and Sri Lanka, but with India coming over, the level of quality that they will bring is a great way for us to focus on that and not look too far ahead. "So yeah, for us, it's the perfect time to play India, and then once the Ashes come around, it will be exciting."
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
India tour of England: Batter Ollie Pope makes massive claims, says 'India will miss Virat Kohli's aura'
Virat Kohli of India (Photo by) NEW DELHI: England's deputy skipper Ollie Pope acknowledges that while India's fresh squad possesses considerable skill and ability, the absence of Virat Kohli will be noticeable in the forthcoming five-Test series beginning in Leeds on June 20. Following the Test retirement of veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma , India has selected a relatively inexperienced team for this significant series. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "It's a young team, but these Indian players they have got so much depth and talent," Pope told talkSPORT Cricket. "So they've got a lot of young guys coming through; a lot of good players. Shubman Gill , their new captain, is a fantastic player. They will miss the aura of Virat Kohli standing at slips and chirping away. "But they have got some good talent, so they will feel confident. But our players are ready for it." India's last Test series victory in England dates back to 2007, with subsequent losses in 2011, 2014 and 2018, while the 2021-22 series concluded in a draw. Poll How significant is the absence of Virat Kohli for India in this series? Very significant. Somewhat significant. Not significant at all. "It's a great time for us to play India" Pope highlighted the significance of the upcoming India series for England, describing it as crucial preparation ahead of the Ashes later this year. 'Nitish Kumar is a guy who can bowl that magic ball': India bowling coach Morne Morkel "It's a great time for us to play India. Last summer, we had the West Indies and Sri Lanka, but with India coming over, the level of quality that they will bring is a great way for us to focus on that and not look too far ahead. "So yeah, for us, it's the perfect time to play India, and then once the Ashes come around, it will be exciting."
