I was lost in the debut of all these boys: Insights from Rohit Sharma

In the wake of India's remarkable 4-1 Test series victory over England, Skipper Rohit Sharma shared his delight in the camaraderie he experienced with the youthful additions to the team. Despite the absence of key players like Virat Kohli, the series witnessed the debut of five promising talents: Rajat Patidar, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Deep, and Devdutt Padikkal. Rohit, expressing his sentiments on his Instagram handle "Team Ro," reminisced, "Personally, I really enjoyed playing with them. All of them had a mischievous charm."

Familiar with most of the debutants, Rohit emphasized the importance of providing them comfort and support. "It was important for me to acknowledge their strengths and previous accomplishments," he noted, highlighting the positive response he and coach Rahul Dravid received from the young players.

Moved by the emotional narratives surrounding the debutants, Rohit admitted, "I was lost in their debuts." Reflecting on the journey of Sarfaraz Khan, he recalled playing against his father in his early days, adding, "I just wanted to acknowledge his father's efforts, as his son's Test cap belongs to him as much as to Sarfaraz."

Despite a setback in the opening Test, where Ollie Pope's outstanding innings secured a win for England, Rohit stressed the importance of maintaining composure. He praised Yashasvi Jaiswal's exceptional double century in Vizag, which played a pivotal role in leveling the series, along with Jasprit Bumrah's match-winning performance.

Rohit also commended Kuldeep Yadav for his impressive bowling display and notable contributions with the bat. He applauded Dhruv Jurel and Shubman Gill for their resilience in the face of pressure, particularly their crucial partnership in the fourth Test.

Praising Ravichandran Ashwin as a consistent matchwinner for India, Rohit expressed his admiration for Ashwin's ability to perform under pressure consistently. He concluded on a hopeful note, expressing his desire for more opportunities to play alongside Ashwin in the future.