In a recent interview, former New Zealand captain and current England Test coach, Brendon McCullum, couldn't help but commend the leadership skills of India's captain, Rohit Sharma, and batting maestro Virat Kohli. As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the upcoming IND vs ENG Test series, McCullum expressed his excitement for the clash between these two cricketing giants.
McCullum, who was in Bangalore for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Innovation Lab leaders' meet, shared his admiration for Rohit Sharma's captaincy style. He praised Sharma for his fearlessness, stating that he takes calculated risks and propels the game forward. McCullum believes that combining India's talent pool with Rohit's strategic approach yields excellent results.
But McCullum didn't stop there; he also had words of praise for Virat Kohli. Reflecting on Kohli's journey from his early days to becoming a cricketing superstar, McCullum highlighted Kohli's ability to fulfil the hopes and dreams of over a billion people. Having played against Kohli as part of RCB, McCullum attested to witnessing Kohli's rise as a consistent performer on the grand stage.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming India tour of England, McCullum acknowledged the challenging nature of the series but emphasised his eagerness to witness the clash between two formidable teams. He sees this tour as an opportunity for England to test themselves against the best team in the world and gauge where they stand as a unit.
As the five-match Test series kicks off on January 25th in Hyderabad, cricket enthusiasts around the globe are gearing up for a spectacle. The series will culminate with the fifth and final Test in Dharamshala on March 11th. With McCullum's insights and the anticipation building up, the IND vs ENG series promises to be a thrilling encounter, showcasing the best of cricketing prowess from both sides.
