Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket within five days ahead of the England tour. Rohit was the first to announce his departure, sharing the news via an Instagram story, while Kohli informed the BCCI of his decision and confirmed his retirement through an Instagram post a few days later.
Rohit Sharma’s Test career never reached the same heights. However, he delivered impressively after becoming an opener in September 2019. The 38-year-old last played for India during the BGT 2024-25 in Australia. He scored 4,301 runs in 67 Tests at an average of 40.58, including 12 centuries and 28 fifties.
Virat Kohli Should Have Definitely Continued Playing for India - Karsan Ghavri
Speaking on the Vickey Lalwani Show, Karsan Ghavri said the BCCI didn't give Virat Kohli a farewell. He stated that Kohli could have continued playing for India for several more years but was forced to retire. Ghavri added that Kohli contributed immensely to Indian cricket and deserved a grand send-off.
"And unfortunately, when he retired, he was not even given a farewell by the BCCI. Such players, such a great player who has done such great service to BCCI, India cricket and Indian fans, should be given a grand and fabulous farewell," he added.
It’s Due to Internal Politics Within the BCCI - Karsan Ghavri
Karsan Ghavri said that internal politics within the BCCI forced Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to retire from Test cricket. The 74-year-old added that the board and selectors did not want them to continue playing and described the situation as “petty politics.”
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