¿Chris Woakes Happy Kohli y Rohit Sharma no jugarán con la prueba de Inglaterra – India? Parece no

Chris Woakes is no stranger to tormenting Indian batters in English conditions. But when asked about facing India in the upcoming five-Test Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, the senior England pacer had a surprising take. No, he’s not rubbing his hands at the thought of a Kohli- and Rohit-less India. In fact, he says it’s a “shame.”

“It’s always good to come up against strong opposition going into a Test series that you know is going to be hard-fought,” Woakes told ESPNcricinfo during the India A vs England Lions game in Northampton. “We’ve had some good battles against Virat and Rohit over the years. For the game itself, it’s a shame they won’t be there.”

With both Indian legends bowing out of Test cricket last month, the visitors will begin a bold new era when the series kicks off on June 20 at Headingley. Sai Sudharsan’s maiden Test call-up and Karun Nair’s unexpected return after eight years offer fresh intrigue, and Woakes isn’t underestimating them. “Indian cricket has so much depth, the players who will come in, I’m sure will be of a very high standard, who have proven themselves some way or the other,” he added.

Woakes, who dismissed Kohli thrice in eight Tests and Rohit once in two, reminded everyone he’s still got it, snaring 3 wickets in Northampton—including Yashasvi Jaiswal and Karun Nair. “KL played really well, good hundred, on a wicket which did a little bit all day,” he said. “There were periods where it was a bit quiet, but it was doing something for most of the day. I enjoyed all three to be honest. I felt like I could have a couple more, but pleased with how the ball came out.”