Bharat paid special tribute to former India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and singled out ex-coach Rahul Dravid for the role he had in his development.
“A big thank you to my IPL debut captain Virat Kohli for giving me an opportunity to show my skill and come into recognition,” Bharat wrote.
“A big thank you to my Indian captain Rohit Sharma, under whom I made my Test debut, which is priceless and beyond words.
“To my Indian coach Rahul Dravid sir, his guidance from India A to Indian team is unforgettable. With your support, I could become an Indian Test cricketer.”
