Brett Lee highlighted the immense impact these players have had on Indian cricket
Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee praised Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja after they announced their retirements from T20I cricket last month. The trio’s retirement came shortly after India clinched their second T20 World Cup title, marking the end of an era for the team.
Brett Lee highlighted the immense impact these players have had on Indian cricket. He emphasized the importance of acknowledging and celebrating their achievements as the team transitions to a new phase, with young players stepping into the limelight.
“Look, I think they have to appreciate, acknowledge, celebrate those three cricketers because they’re all amazing you know, players in their own right and coaching staff and going from a former player to a coach. Rahul Dravid and obviously the Hitman [Rohit Sharma], and Kohli, Jadeja, they have got amazing you know, players out there that have done the business for so many years,” Lee said in an exclusive interview with a sports website.
Lee acknowledged the challenge ahead for the next generation of cricketers, who will have to fill the void left by these iconic players. He noted that while it is an opportunity for new talents to shine, they will also need to uphold the high standards set by their predecessors.
“But now, it’s up to the next generation now. The thing with sport, you can’t play forever. You shouldn’t play forever and you shouldn’t want to hold back players either. So, when you’ve had your time in the sun, enjoy it, celebrate it, what a great way to go out with a victory, and now it’s over to the young generation,” he further added.
“They have kept Indian Cricket standards so high that it’s going to be easier for the players to come in but also I think somewhat harder as well because of those big shoes to fill, and they’ve got to step up to the plate and maintain that effort and that commitment that those other players have had,” he concluded.
