Although Virat Kohli retirement has not been formally confirmed, recent sources indicate that the former captain of India told the selectors of his decision two weeks ago. Since then, the committee has made an effort to convince him to change his mind. But as it happens, Kohli has decided on a course of action. Close to the selection meeting, which is scheduled for the following week, a final decision is anticipated.
Ahead of the June Test series against England, the BCCI and the Indian team are in a difficult situation due to the retirement of senior players. Virat Kohli, another veteran, allegedly spoke with the BCCI about his intention to retire from the game’s longest format, just days after Indian captain Rohit Sharma declared his retirement.
Two weeks prior, Virat Kohli had told the selectors that he wanted to stop playing Tests.
In the Test series against England, they were attempting to convince him to play. He remains steadfast in his position, nevertheless. According to a source cited by TOI, the final decision will be made near the selection meeting next week.
India would have a very inexperienced team for the England tour if Virat Kohli does not change his mind because former captain Rohit has moved on and spinner R Ashwin has also retired. The squad may be concerned about their absence going into a high-profile series against England, especially if Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane are not part of the plan.
The selectors must now identify a replacement for both the opening position and captaincy due to Rohit’s departure. According to speculations, Rishabh Pant will serve as vice captain and Shubman Gill will likely assume the captaincy for the forthcoming series against England.
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