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Whether the defeat at Edgbaston will have an effect or not will tell: Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

July 6, 2022
Bharat Times

Southampton: India is now defeated and deflated. but the captain Rohit Sharma Said on Wednesday that only “time will tell” how the crushing loss at Edgbaston affects the side in the long run.
India missed a golden opportunity to register their first series win in England since 2007 as the hosts set the record for their highest run chase in Test cricket with an incredible turnaround.
Rohit said on the eve, “It is definitely disappointing not to come out as a winner. The Test series was to be won by India. Time will tell if that loss in the T20I and ODI series against England will have any bearing.” Or not.” first t20 here

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“It was a different format and it will be a different one,” Rohit, who missed the rescheduled Covid-delayed Test after contracting the viral infection, said.
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow Brilliant centuries helped England register a seven-wicket win over India in Birmingham on Tuesday.

England chased down the target of 378 runs in the morning session of the fifth and final day with Root and Bairstow remaining unbeaten on 142 and 114 respectively.
Umran in our scheme of things
Rohit said that pacer Umran Malik, who recently made his T20 International debut against Ireland, is in his plan.
“Umran is one of our plans. Right now, we are trying to make him understand what his role will be and what the team needs from him. We will have to see where we can bowl to him,” Rohit said.

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Describing Umran as an exciting prospect for this Indian side, Rohit said it is important for the team management to understand how fit the 22-year-old is in the team.
“Umran is definitely one of those players… and with the World Cup in our sight, we want to see what he has to offer us. So, it would make him the ideal role of a fast bowler depending on the circumstances.” It’s about giving,” said Rohit.
A look at T20 World Cup
The Indian captain, who was in a practice session for the first time since recovering from Covid-19, also said that the three-match T20I series against England would be an ideal opportunity to determine where they stand ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. .
Rohit said, “With an eye on the World Cup later this year, this is an important series for us. Every game is important for India right now and we want to do our bit in this series as well,” he said.

“Whenever we are representing India the hunger is definitely there. So, it is not going to be any different this time as well,” he added.
While test players are involved Virat KohliJasprit Bumrah, Ravindra JadejaShreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant Joining the squad from the second game, the series opener could see Rurutaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan once again in national colours.
“The side has many young players who have earned opportunities to play for India through their stellar performances for their state and IPL teams.
“England will be a challenging side for us. I am sure these (guys) who have been here for some time, have played a few matches against Ireland and have also played some practice matches, will look forward to this T20 series. ” Rohit commented.