Rohit Sharma opens up on Virat Kohli’s journey to 100 Tests: From best series win to memorable knock
India Today
India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday lauded Virat Kohli ahead of his landmark 100th Test, saying he deserves all the credit for putting the team in a good position in the format.
India skipper Rohit Sharma, who will lead India in the Test format for the first time on Friday, reflected upon the journey of Virat Kohli to 100 Tests and listed his favourite batting memory of his teammate. Rohit will start his Test captaincy journey when he steps out to lead India against Sri Lanka in the opening game in Mohali starting Friday.
"As a Test team, we stand in a very good position. The whole credit goes to Virat for where we stand in this format. What he has done with the Test team over the years was brilliant to see," Rohit said in the pre-match press conference, his first as Test skipper.
"I just have to take it from where he has left it. I just have to do the right thing with the right players," he added.
Although India's chances of making it to the World Test Championship final look dim at present, Rohit insisted that the team has been moving in the right direction.
"The team stands in a good position. Yes, we are mid-position in the WTC table but I don't think we have done anything wrong in the last two to three years," Rohit added.
The mutual respect was there to see when he paid rich tributes to his contemporaries ahead of his landmark game.
"It's been a brilliant journey for him and a long one since he made his debut. Now to go and play his 100th game. It's been a wonderful one. He has done exceedingly well in this format, changed so many things in the way the team is moving forward. It's been brilliant to watch that.