After the Indian cricket team’s biggest superstars in test cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, we have decided to move away from the longest format of the game. They made a shocking call ahead of India’s tough Test tour of England.
Following the announcement, many blamed Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar for India’s coach Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket. Now Agarkar has broken the silence on these allegations with a bombshell.
Ajit Agarkar breaks silence on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Test retirements
India’s chief selector had suggested that the selection panel would want both Rohit and Kohli in the Test squad for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, even trying to convince them to reconsider their decision and retire from Tests with the recent ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
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“Both were stalwarts of Indian cricket,” Ajit Agarkar of NDTV was quoted as saying. They both came close … They felt that there was a new WTC era and whether people could think or not, that was the reality. I think both of them were very aware – maybe they didn’t go as test players for the WTC era during those two years. “
As India’s new Test captain after Shubman named Gill, the team performed impressively in the five-match Test series in England. Gill went on to pass over 750 runs throughout the Test series, leveling the series at 2-2 to the Indian side.
He missed the experience of Ajit Agarkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at key moments in England
While the performances of the young players were widely praised, Agarkar admitted that the absence of Kohli and Rohit was felt at crucial moments during the England tour. Their leadership and experience could provide additional stability and strategy in tight situations.
He then added: “England was a series we loved a bit of experience.
Agarkar also sparked speculation around Rohit’s social media posts a few weeks before his retirement. He clarified that they have official communication and do not follow social media. 15 days before the move, Hitman was excited for the UK tour.
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Ajit Agarkar said, “I didn’t read his social media. No, I think I should focus on the team playing against anyone.
Ajit Agarkar emphasizes the importance of transition in Indian cricket
Overs are a natural part of cricket, he explained. Indian cricket has seen senior players retire or fall or take a step in the past, Sachin Tendulkar too, which is necessary for the long-term development of the team, allowing the next generation to thrive. Agarkar admitted that the panel can always take decisions with the best interest of the team at heart.
Agarkar said, “This is the nature of the sport; Transition is natural. It should be in the interest of the team and it is our job and responsibility.
