What Rohit Sharma Said About India's Loss In Edgbaston Test vs England

India are defeated and deflated now. But skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said only "time will tell" how the crushing loss at Edgbaston impacts the side in the long run. India let slip a golden opportunity to record their first series win in England since 2007 as the hosts, in an incredible turnaround, recorded their highest-ever run chase in Test cricket.

"It's obviously disappointing to not come out as victors. The Test series was for India to win. That said, time will tell whether that loss will have any impact in the T20I and ODI series against England," Rohit said on the eve of the first T20I.

"That was a different format and this will be a different one," Rohit, who missed the rescheduled COVID-delayed Test after contracting the viral infection, added.

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow scored majestic centuries as England pulled off a convincing seven-wicket win over India in Birmingham on Tuesday.

England overhauled the 378-run target in the morning session of the fifth and final day with Root and Bairstow remaining unbeaten on 142 and 114 respectively.

Umran in our scheme of things

Rohit said that pace sensation Umran Malik, who made his T20I debut against Ireland recently, is in their scheme of things.

"Umran is very much in our plans. Right now, we are trying to give him an understanding on what his role would be and what the team requires from him.

W have to see where we can bowl him," Rohit said.

Calling Umran an exciting prospect for this Indian side, Rohit said that it is crucial for the team management to understand how aptly the 22-year-old fits into the team.

"Umran is definitely one of those players... and keeping the World Cup in our sights, we want to see what he has to offer to us. So, it's all about