Rohit Sharma Endorses Overseas India-Pakistan Test Series

India's Test captain, Rohit Sharma, has expressed his eagerness to play a Test series against Pakistan overseas. In a recent podcast interview, Rohit emphasized the benefits of resuming bilateral cricket between the two nations, which has been suspended since 2012-13.

Rohit believes that playing overseas would provide a unique challenge for both teams, especially given Pakistan's formidable bowling attack. "They're a good team. They have got a superb bowling line-up. So it'll be a good contest especially if you play overseas conditions. That'll be awesome," he said.

The Indian captain acknowledged the political complexities surrounding India-Pakistan cricket, but stressed that he is solely focused on the sporting aspect. "I'm not interested in anything else. It's pure cricket, game between bat and ball. It'll be a great contest," he stated.

Rohit's comments echo the sentiments of several cricket administrators who have advocated for the resumption of bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan. In recent years, the ECB and Cricket Australia have expressed interest in hosting the marquee series.

The last time India and Pakistan played a complete bilateral series involving both Tests and white-ball cricket was in 2007. Rohit, who was a member of that Indian team, fondly remembers the experience. "It was a great series. The atmosphere was electric. I would love to play them again in a Test series," he said.

Rohit's endorsement of overseas India-Pakistan Test cricket is a significant development, as it adds the voice of a prominent Indian cricketer to the growing chorus calling for the resumption of bilateral ties. It remains to be seen whether the political climate will allow for such a series to take place, but Rohit's comments have certainly reignited the debate.

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