Mark Wood: Who is the toughest batsman between Rohit and Virat? The dashing fast bowler revealed

Mark Wood: England fast bowler Mark Wood has recently revealed that Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been the most challenging batsman in his bowling career so far. Wood, who is known for his speed and bounce, is currently out of the home Test series against India due to a knee injury. However, he is preparing to return to the field by playing for Durham in the County Championship in September, so that he can be fully prepared for the Ashes series starting in November.

Rohit Sharma: The bat that gets wider

During a conversation in The Overlap Cricket Podcast, Wood told that bowling to Rohit Sharma has always been a tough challenge for him. Especially Rohit's batting against the short ball troubled him the most. Wood said, "Sometimes it seems that there is a chance to get Rohit out, but when he gets into rhythm, he hits the ball so effortlessly that his bat gets wider." This specialty of Rohit, especially when he gets set, makes him very dangerous for the bowlers.

Virat Kohli: Master of the off stump

Wood also praised Indian batting legend Virat Kohli and called him a brilliant player. He said, "I used to think that Kohli could be trapped by bowling outside the off stump, but he never missed. Bowling against him has always been a big challenge." Kohli's technique and ability to read the ball forced even a fast bowler like Wood to think many times.

Rishabh Pant: The magic of fearlessness and sharp eyes

Wood also included Indian wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant among the most difficult batsmen. Wood described Pant's fearless batting and unpredictable shots as his biggest strength. He said, "Pant has a very sharp eye. If the bowler keeps bowling the same balls, it becomes easy for him. Against him you have to mix slower balls, bouncers and fast yorkers." Pant's art of hitting the ball in the desired direction proves to be a big headache for the bowlers.

Wood busy preparing for Ashes

Despite being ruled out of the Test series against India due to injury, Wood is now fully prepared to test his fitness and rhythm. He plans to play red ball cricket in the County Championship for Durham in September. His goal is to be fully prepared for the Ashes series starting in Perth from November 21. Wood said, "I want to test my fitness and rhythm through red ball cricket, so that I can do my best for England in the Ashes."

This confession by Mark Wood not only shows the ability of Indian batsmen like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, but also shows how challenging bowling against India can be for any world-class bowler.