Speculation Surrounds Retirement of Indian Cricket Legends
The cricket world is abuzz with speculation about the potential retirement of Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Following their decision to step away from T20 Internationals after winning the T20 World Cup title in June 2024, both players are now focusing on ODI and Test cricket. However, their recent poor form in Test cricket has sparked rumors about their impending retirement.
Kapil Dev Weighs In on the Speculation
Former Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev recently shared his thoughts on the matter during an interaction with the media at the Professional Golf Tour of India. Dev expressed his confidence in the ability of both Rohit and Virat to make the right decisions regarding their careers.
“They are both big players in their own right,” Dev said. “Hopefully, they know when it’s the right time to play, and when they think it’s not, they will announce their decision.”
Poor Form in Test Cricket
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s recent performance in the five-match Test series against Australia has been underwhelming. While Kohli managed to score a century, his bat was largely silent in the remaining eight innings. Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, scored a mere 31 runs in three matches, leading to his exclusion from the final Test in Sydney. Jasprit Bumrah took over as captain of Team India for that match.
Rohit Sharma Begins Practicing with Mumbai’s Ranji Team
In a bid to regain his form, Rohit Sharma has started practicing with Mumbai’s Ranji team. On Tuesday, January 14, the Indian captain was spotted at Wankhede Stadium, practicing with the team. Although it is unclear whether he will participate in the Ranji Trophy, this move is seen as a positive step towards his return to form.