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'Root is to England what Virat-Rohit are to India', Kumble
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'Root is to England what Virat-Rohit are to India', Kumble

Anil Kumble, a former Indian cricketer, compared Joe Root's role in England's cricket team to that of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in India. This assessment followed Root's outstanding performance in the second One Day International (ODI), where he scored an unbeaten 99 runs to lead England to a four-wicket victory and level the series 1-1. Kumble praised Root's traditional ODI approach, emphasizing his ability to remain calm under pressure and avoid risky shots. He contrasted this with England's current captain, Harry Brook, whose more aggressive style did not suit the challenging pitch conditions. Additionally, Kumble noted that Root, along with Kohli and Rohit, excels in scoring runs effortlessly while maintaining a low-risk strategy. Meanwhile, Andy Flower has decided against pursuing the position of England's new head coach, choosing to stay with his current roles at the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the London Spirit team.

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'Root is to England what Virat-Rohit are to India', Kumble

Anil Kumble, a former Indian cricketer, compared Joe Root's role in England's cricket team to that of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in India. This assessment followed Root's outstanding performance in the second One Day International (ODI), where he scored an unbeaten 99 runs to lead England to a four-wicket victory and level the series 1-1. Kumble praised Root's traditional ODI approach, emphasizing his ability to remain calm under pressure and avoid risky shots. He contrasted this with England's current captain, Harry Brook, whose more aggressive style did not suit the challenging pitch conditions. Additionally, Kumble noted that Root, along with Kohli and Rohit, excels in scoring runs effortlessly while maintaining a low-risk strategy. Meanwhile, Andy Flower has decided against pursuing the position of England's new head coach, choosing to stay with his current roles at the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the London Spirit team.

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