Rohit Sharma On Shoaib Bashir: The first Test will be played between India and England from Thursday. Both the teams will face each other at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. But before the Hyderabad Test, the England team led by Ben Stokes has suffered a big setback. Actually, England spinner Shoaib Bashir will not be able to play. Shoaib Bashir could not come to India due to visa related problems. For this reason he will not be able to be a part of the first test. However, Team India captain Rohit Sharma has given his statement on Shoaib Bashir.
'I feel sad for Shoaib Bashir. But unfortunately I am not sitting in the visa office.
Indian team captain Rohit Sharma expressed grief over Shoaib Bashir not getting a visa. Rohit Sharma said that I am sad for Shoaib Bashir. But unfortunately I am not sitting in the visa office where I can get them the visa. Actually, before the Hyderabad Test, Rohit Sharma was answering questions in the press conference. During this, the Indian captain was questioned about Shoaib Bashir not getting the visa.
Rohit Sharma said, “I feel for Shoaib Bashir, but unfortunately I don't sit in the visa office to grant him the visas.” pic.twitter.com/3a94ml889V
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 24, 2024
Will the British be able to end the 12 year drought?
A series of 5 test matches will be played between India and England. This series is starting from 25th January. The first test between the two teams will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The England team has failed to win the Test series on Indian soil for the last 12 years. England last won a Test series on Indian soil in 2012. The captain of that England team was Alastair Cook, but after this the British did not get success. Therefore, under the captaincy of Ben Stokes, the England team would like to end the drought of 12 years on Indian soil.
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