Cheteshwar Pujara sensationally claims Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's exit will finally unite Team India

Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara feels the departure of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket will make room for the youngsters and they will unite together.

Kohli and Rohit retired from red-ball cricket in May, and now India have announced the squad for the England Tour. The selectors have picked the squad for the future.

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Cheteshwar Pujara on the post-Rohit-Kohli era

Cheteshwar Pujara believed that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirement would open the gates for youngsters to showcase their talent.

Pujara was in the Indian team when fans witnessed the last of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and VVS Laxman. After that, Pujara was a key player in Test cricket and played with the likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma.

Pujara sees the England tour as a big opportunity for the young players. Pujara played with some players who are in the squad and believed that they would carry the legacy of Indian cricket.

“Well, I’ve played with some of these players and I’m sure all these young players are focusing on the team’s success," Cheteshwar Pujara said during a call organized by Sony Sports network, the official broadcaster of the India tour of England.

The rebuilding phase in Test cricket will open a great opportunity to come together as a team, and the squad will look different on the field.

“So this will definitely bring all the young players together. When you have a great opportunity like this, you come together as a team, you look different on the field. Because when you have seniors and juniors, there are times when you might have a little bit of difference of opinion, because the seniors have played a lot more. Now, there are no seniors and juniors in this team, so everyone has to come together. Everyone needs to support each other,” Pujara added.

Cheteshwar Pujara backs experienced players in the squad

There are still some experienced players in the squad, including Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant. All three of them have experience playing in English conditions.

Pujara feels that all players have to contribute to the team, and it will ultimately bring the results in their favour. The experienced players have to guide Gill at different stages as well.

India A tour of England

Before the India vs England five-match Test series, India A's tour will start on May 30. India A will take on England Lions in the two-match Test series.

Abhimanyu Easwaran will be leading the India A squad, and many of the members in the main squad are included in the India A squad for the preparation of the England series.