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Sanjay Manjrekar Asks Serious Question About Plans After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Retirements

Team India with the trophy after winning the series 4-1 in Dharamsala [x.com]Team India with the trophy after winning the series 4-1 in Dharamsala [x.com]

India's cricket team has solidified its dominance at home with an unprecedented 17th consecutive Test series win, culminating in a spectacular performance against England in Dharamsala.

The victory, achieved in the absence of veterans like KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, and Virat Kohli, heralds the rise of new talents poised to carry forward the legacy of Indian cricket's stalwarts.

In his 100th Test match, Ravichandran Ashwin exemplified his spin mastery by taking five wickets in the second innings, playing a pivotal role in bowling out England for 195 and securing an innings and 64 runs win for India.

Reflecting on the series, Sanjay Manjrekar, the renowned cricket commentator and former Indian cricketer, shared his insights, highlighting the significance of emerging talents and the future of Indian cricket.

 "The big takeaway for me looking at Indian cricket in the long-term point of view is India’s bowling. The arrival of Kuldeep Yadav, and Akash Deep in that last Test match...there’s just no getaway for a team that has been struggling with consistent form," Manjrekar pointed out.


 He emphasized the growth and potential of new players, saying, "For me, it is still about these batters, having shown the potential to get big runs at the Test level, very keen to play at the Test level, which is a great sign. Sarfaraz and Dhruv Jurel also have some great foundation, so that’s an exciting talent out there."

The series also marked the debut of promising players like Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Deep, and Rajat Patidar, indicating a bright future for Indian cricket.

However, Manjrekar cautioned against premature judgments, stating, "But let’s wait a little longer. Let these guys play in Australia, England, and other places, and then we’ll see who are the long-term batters that India will rely on and who will take the baton from the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara."

India's remarkable victory over England, despite missing several key players, showcases the depth of talent within the team and the effective leadership under Rohit Sharma. 

As Manjrekar suggests, the true test for emerging stars will be their performance in diverse international conditions.