Kohli’s Exit a Huge Loss for Test Cricket, ‘After Sachin Tendulkar, he was the guy…’

Moeen Ali has compared Virat Kohli to the great Sachin Tendulkar, saying that after the latter retired, it was Virat who filled out stadiums. Moeen also praised Virat’s competitive style and went on to say that test cricket suffered a big blow as he exited the format.

After Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both retired from test cricket recently, the Indian test team is left without experienced players. India is set to play a five-test series against England from June 20. However, The BCCI is yet to announce India’ test captain.

Former English all-rounder Moeen Ali has stated that Virat and Rohit’s retirement could be good news for England in the upcoming test series. The Indian team will be without players who are experienced in playing in English conditions. According to Moeen, England could use the absence of two senior players to their advantage.

Moeen’s Statement

“Definitely, I think it’s a massive boost for England. Two top players who’ve been to England a few times on tour, so they have experience,” said Moeen on Sky Sports. “Both Rohit and Kohli have had their times of peril and glory in whites in England. Kohli had a famously forgettable series in 2014 before plundering runs in 2018. Rohit put in what is rated as the best performance of his Test career in India’s 2021 tour of the country,” he added.

Rohit and Virat’s Absence: Big Loss for India

Moeen said the duo’s absence will be a massive loss for the Indian team on the tough tour.

“I remember Rohit playing really well the last time they were in England. The character they have, the leaders they (are), both of them have captained India in Test cricket, so yeah a massive loss for the team,” said Moeen.

“It’s (Kohli’s retirement) a massive blow to Test cricket. He was the one pioneer, the one guy in Test cricket that always pushed the format. Amazing player, amazing career,” he added.

Virat’s Comparison to Tendulkar

Moeen also compared Virat to Sachin Tendulkar in terms of their impact on cricket.

“He has done enough. He’s done so much for the game itself, especially in India. I think after Sachin (Tendulkar), he was the guy everybody comes to watch and he filled out stadiums. Amazing record, a brilliant player to watch as well. The style he played with (was) very competitive and a brilliant captain as well. A big blow to Test cricket,” said Moeen.

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