Following the retirement of Virt Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the test cricket, Vice President Rajeev Shukl entered only to issue a fixed clarification of the fact that players in India (BCCi) would accept immediate or pressure.
When he spoke to or, Shukl addressed the swirling rumors that followed the Indian defeat in Australia in Trophy Border-Gavascar at the beginning of this year-series, which many felt about, would mean the end of the era. The speculation was widespread that the BCCI leaned to reworking the test party of youth -controlled and could hold their veterans to step aside. Shukla, however, categorically denied these claims and insisted that the decision to retire lies strictly with the players.
“I want to clarify it once and for all.
The Indian test party entered the new phase when, just days before the announcement of the team for the England Tour, the first Captain Rohit Sharma, and then Virt Kohli decided to draw the curtains on his long and renowned red ball career. Rohit took the social media in a gentle announcementwhile Kohli followed him soon after – Despite several reports that indicate that BCCI officials have tried to persuade him to continue after at least one more series.
Shukla reiterated that while BCCi deeply respects and appreciates both Kohli and Rohit for their contributions to the Indian cricket, it does not pose or affects the player’s decision to retreat from any format. He made it clear that the Council will always miss two legends in the longest format, but continues to celebrate its presence in ODI settings.
Since then, the Indian test team has moved to a new era led by SHUBMAN GILL. The 25-year-old dough was handed over to the reins just before the England series and is currently leading the adolescent side of the Indian party, which is 2-1 after a hard trip to Lord’s.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
16 July 2025
