New India captain Rohit promises backing for Pujara, Rahane replacements

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MUMBAI : India will back young players to fill the 'big shoes' of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in their batting order, the team's new captain Rohit Sharma said on Thursday ahead of the opening test against Sri Lanka in Mohali.For the first time in over a decade India will be without their experien

MUMBAI : India will back young players to fill the"big shoes" of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in their batting order, the team's new captain Rohit Sharma said on Thursday ahead of the opening test against Sri Lanka in Mohali.

"Those guys are big shoes to fill in. It's never easy for the guys who will come in," Rohit told reporters on a video conference. Vihari, Gill and Iyer have all played tests for India in the absence of regular players and Rohit said a decision on the composition of the side against Sri Lanka was yet to be made.

 

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