Updated On: 13 May, 2025 08:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar believes India will miss veteran batter Kohli’s experience, guidance during five-match series in June-July

India’s Virat Kohli lofts one over covers against Bangladesh at the Green Park Cricket Stadium in Kanpur last year. Pic/AFP
Former India skipper and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar reckoned that Team India will miss Virat Kohli’s experience during the five-match Test series against England starting at Leeds on June 20. However, Vengsarkar, who was the national chief selector when Kohli made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka at Dambulla in 2008, felt that Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket provides an opportunity for youngsters to establish themselves.
Kohli, 36, collected 9230 runs from 123 Tests at an average of 46.85.
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