Rohit Sharma excited for Eng vs WI Test series, fans want him to return soon instead

International cricket returned on Wednesday, July 8 after a four-month hiatus with England taking on West Indies in first of three-match Test series at Rose Bowl, Southampton behind closed doors. Apparently, India’s limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma is excited by cricket’s return and recently expressed his enthusiasm for ongoing England vs West Indies Test series. opening batsman is currently homebound as a nationwide lockdown continues to remain in effect in India.

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England vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma “can’t wait to be out re” himself

Rohit Sharma took to Twitter on July 8, i.e. on Day 1 of England vs West Indies opening Test, to express his excitement for return of international game. In caption, Mumbai Indians captain wished his “best” to both teams and expressed his erness to eng in some cricketing action himself. Rohit Sharma was expected to lead Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) between March 29 and mid-May before coronavirus global pandemic forced BCCI to indefinitely postpone tournament.  

Rohit Sharma’s take on England vs West Indies 2020 series

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England vs West Indies 2020: ENG vs WI Live streaming

ENG vs WI live streaming in India will be available to viewers on Sony Sports Network. Fans can also enjoy ENG vs WI live streaming by logging onto FanCode by Dream Sports to watch each ball of live proceedings. ENG vs WI live streaming would additionally be available on Sony LIV and Airtel TV.

Meanwhile, much-awaited England vs West Indies opening Test began on a damp-squib te as rains squashed off more than 72 overs on Day 1. After interim captain Ben Stokes won toss and opted to bat first, England lost opener Dom Sibley for a duck to an in-swinging ripper from Shann Gabriel. Continuous rains called for an early end to day's play with home side placed at 35-1 in 17.4 overs.

IPL 2020: Rohit Sharma in Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma has been part of Mumbai Indians line-up since IPL 2011. While he was given leadership role two years later, he led his franchise to victories in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019 editions to make Mumbai Indians most successful team in tournament’s history. During IPL 2020 trading and transfer window, franchise retained cricketer for ₹15 crore (US$2 million). Rohit's first assignment is expected to be IPL 2020 with Mumbai Indians.

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Im credit: Official Twitter accounts of Rohit Sharma and ICC