Published 12:59 IST, November 20th 2024

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to Retire From Tests After BGT? Latest Development Drops BIG Hint

Speculations are rife over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's future in red-ball cricket and that is the reason why chief selector Ajit Agarkar is in Australia.

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Speculations are rife over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli 's future in red-ball cricket and that is reason why chief selector Ajit Agarkar is in Australia. Agarkar is set to stay in Australia for all five Tests. During this time, he is expected to work closely with he coach Gautam Gambhir . What is expected to be discussed at length by Agarkar and Gambhir is red-ball future of Rohit and Kohli. 

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TIME FOR CHANGE? 

In fact, just after India's humiliating whitewash against New Zealand at home, re have been talks surrounding future of senior players in team like Kohli, Rohit, Ravindra Jeja and Ravi Ashwin. With all four cricketers in ir late 30s – and Rohit, Kohli and Jeja having alrey retired from T20Is – BCCI is expected to summon m and discuss ir future. 

BGT RECENT HISTORY

India has won Border-Gavaskar Trophy on last four occasions – both at home and away conditions – since 2016/17. trophy, named after first two batsmen to pass 10,000 runs from ir respective countries – Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar – will be up for grabs again when India and Australia play first Test at Perth on November 22. Border-Gavaskar Trophy was constituted in 1996/97, with India winning 24 matches and Australia emerging victorious on 20 occasions.

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upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy will be crucial for Team India as y aim to keep ir case for World Test Championship Final at Lord's Cricket Ground. After shambolic loss at hands of New Zealand at home, Men in Blue's case have become weaker, and y need a solid series win to keep mselves in contention for spot.

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12:50 IST, November 20th 2024