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After Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli, Another Senior India Star's Test Future In Jeopardy: Report

The upcoming five-match Test series against England is becoming nothing but a big headache for the Indian selectors. The biggest bomb came in the form of skipper Rohit Sharma's sudden Test retirement, who called time on his career in the longest format after playing 67 matches. Few days later, a report went viral on social media, stating that star India batter Virat Kohli is also contemplating his retirement from Test cricket. As these two shockers were not enough, the selectors have faced yet another blow in form of pacer Mohammed Shami.

"My Aai Has Always Been My Anchor": Sachin Tendulkar's Heartfelt Post On Mother's Day

On the auspicious occasion of Mother's Day, India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar took to his official social media handle and wished his mother Rajni Tendulkar on Sunday. Sachin Tendulkar took to X and wished his mother where he wrote, "Everything I am started with her prayers and her strength. My Aai has always been my anchor, just like every mother is for her child. Wishing all the incredible mothers a very Happy Mother's Day!" With a staggering 34,357 international runs, Tendulkar is the most successful batter in cricket history. During his illustrious run in the international circuit, Tendulkar rewrote history numerous times, and many of these achievements remain unchallenged.

To Force Virat Kohli U-Turn On Test Retirement, Navjot Singh Sidhu's "50% Sunil Gavaskar" Analogy

The reports that Virat Kohli wanted to quit Test cricket have shaken the entire cricketing spectrum. Kohli, arguably the poster boy of the longest format of the game in the last decade or so, has done wonders in the format, while also breathing new life into it. However, Kohli's message to the BCCI, wanting to follow skipper Rohit Sharma's suit and bow out of the format, has left the lovers of the game bewildered. Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has urged Kohli to not only reconsider his decision but also lead the Indian team in England.

"We Don't Blame You": Virat Kohli Mocked By England's County Championship Over Test Retirement

The Indian cricket selection committee is in complete jeopardy ever since skipper Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Tests. To make matters worse, some reports also emerged that stated that star batter Virat Kohli is also looking to bow out from the longest format of the game. This report left everyone stunned, as many former cricketers came forward and expressed their dissatisfaction over it. Though an official word is yet to come from Kohli's side, the selectors are facing a tough time is finalising the squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England.

Deepika Kumari, Parth Salunkhe Win Bronze As India Finish With 7 Medals At Archery World Cup Stage 2

India's most decorated archer, Deepika Kumari, salvaged her pride with a hard-earned bronze medal after a semifinal heartbreak, while Parth Salunkhe also finished on the podium for the first time as India wrapped up their campaign at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 with seven medals in Shanghai Sunday. A day after compound archers put up a dominating show with five medals, Deepika and Salunkhe added two more from the recurve section to end India's campaign on a high. Exactly a year after the 21-year-old reigning Olympic champion Lim Sihyeon had knocked Deepika out at the same stage of the Yecheon World Cup, the Indian was undone again by the Korean in the semifinal, losing 1-7 in a largely one-sided women's recurve individual contest.

Taipei Open: Unnati Hooda, Ayush Shetty To Feature In Semifinals

Indian shuttlers Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty will be in action during the semifinals of the Taipei Open on Saturday. Both these young stars will be aiming to go one step further in their chase for a first Badminton World Federation (BWF) Tour title. Ayush, competing in the men's singles, got the better of seventh-seeded Brian Yang of Canada 16-21, 21-19, 21-14 in the quarter-finals. The match lasted one hour and 11 minutes, as per Olympics.com. The 20-year-old shuttler defeated former world number one Kidambi Srikanth in the round of 16 after getting the better of third-seeded Lee Chia-hao of Chinese Taipei in his opener.

Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans Teammate To Replace Rohit Sharma In Indian Team: Report

With Rohit Sharma announcing his retirement from Test cricket and Virat Kohli communicating the same intent to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), one or two spots in the team for the longest format are set to open up ahead of the England tour. Though skipper Rohit's exit has already been confirmed, the BCCI is doing all it can to make Kohli reconsider his decision. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee, however, has already been tasked with the responsibility of finding replacements for the veteran duo. One name that has emerged at the top of the wishlist is Sai Sudharsan, Gill's teammate at his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Gujarat Titans.

Virat Kohli Asked To Reverse Test Retirement Call By BCCI. Report Reveals His Reply

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tries all it can to convince Virat Kohli on continue playing the Test format, the efforts are reportedly not producing the desired outcome. As per a report, Virat Kohli is keen to quit the longest format of the game and has already communicated the same to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee. While a highly influential figure in the Indian cricketing spectrum has reportedly been asked to intervene in the matter, it has also been reported that Kohli doesn't want to change his stance.

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After Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli, Another Senior India Star's Test Future In Jeopardy: Report

"My Aai Has Always Been My Anchor": Sachin Tendulkar's Heartfelt Post On Mother's Day

To Force Virat Kohli U-Turn On Test Retirement, Navjot Singh Sidhu's "50% Sunil Gavaskar" Analogy

"We Don't Blame You": Virat Kohli Mocked By England's County Championship Over Test Retirement

Deepika Kumari, Parth Salunkhe Win Bronze As India Finish With 7 Medals At Archery World Cup Stage 2

Taipei Open: Unnati Hooda, Ayush Shetty To Feature In Semifinals

Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans Teammate To Replace Rohit Sharma In Indian Team: Report

Virat Kohli Asked To Reverse Test Retirement Call By BCCI. Report Reveals His Reply