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"Selectors Offered Him Options": Behind Rohit Sharma's Retirement, Virender Sehwag's Theory

Former India opener Virender Sehwag hailed Rohit Sharma after the skipper announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, the 38-year-old called time on his Test career and also stated that he will continue to represent India in the ODIs. The announcement came as a big surprise as the selectors are currently finalising the squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England as Rohit's absence means that the committee also needs to find a new captain.

India Set To Launch World Test Championship Final 2027 Bid. But There Is A 'Pakistan' Issue

The BCCI is contemplating to host the World Test Championship (WTC) final of the 2025-2027 cycle in India, and a proposal in this regard will be formalised at a later date. England has hosted both the WTC title clashes till now in 2021 and 2023 at Hampshire and at the Oval respectively. The PTI has learned that discussions in this regard was held during the ICC's chief executives committee in Zimbabwe last month, where the BCCI was represented by IPL chairman Arun Dhumal. Jay Shah, the former BCCI secretary, is the current ICC Chairman after taking over from Greg Barclay in December 2024.

BCCI Official Breaks Silence On Virat Kohli Considering Test Retirement: "Requested..."

In a move that has sent ripples through the Indian cricketing fraternity, talismanic batter Virat Kohli has reportedly expressed his desire to retire from Test cricket. According to sources close to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the 36-year-old stalwart recently communicated his intention to step away from the longest format of the game. Kohli, who made his Test debut in 2011, has been a cornerstone of India's red-ball resurgence over the past decade. His aggressive captaincy, prolific batting and unmatched intensity have helped transform India into a formidable Test side both at home and abroad. With over 9,000 runs and 30 centuries in the format, Kohli's presence at the crease has been nothing short of iconic.

Virat Kohli Says He Wants To Retire From Test Cricket. Report Reveals BCCI's Response

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli has told BCCI that he wishes to retire from Test cricket ahead of the England Test series but top officials has asked him to reconsider his decision, according to a report by The Indian Express. Kohli's decision came just days after Rohit Sharma decided to retire from Test cricket. According to media reports, the selectors will be meeting in a few days to decide the squad for the five-match Test series against England and if both Virat and Rohit are not available, they will have a huge task at hand. The report further claimed that Kohli has been contemplating retirement since the end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy where his disappointing show earned him a lot of criticism.

"Rohit Sharma's Days As Test Opener Were Over": Ex-India Star's Sensational Claim

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has made a massive claim on social media, days after star player Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career. Manjrekar took to X, formerly Twitter, to highlight the recent performance of Rohit, who served as an opening batter for India in the format for around six years before calling it quits. The right-handed batter, who remains active in ODI cricket, had a poor run of late in Tests. Focussing on that performance, Manjrekar said that Rohit's "days as Test opener were over".

Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 Postponed In Light Of India-Pakistan Tension

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has announced the postponement of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 javelin throw competition, set to be held on May 24 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, in light of the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 was scheduled to be India's first-ever International Javelin throw competition. The World Athletics is the official sanctioning body of this historic event, which Neeraj Chopra was organising in collaboration with JSW Sports and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). The event would have seen the participation of several Olympic medallists, including Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Thomas Rohler, Anderson Peters and others.

Chopra postpones javelin meet amid India-Pakistan conflict

BENGALURU :India's Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has postponed an eponymous javelin event in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru this month after his country and neighbour Pakistan extended their worst fighting in nearly three decades.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey Hails Indian Armed Forces Amid Operation Sindoor

Hockey India president and former captain Dilip Tirkey lauded the Indian Armed Forces for their execution of the Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, saying that it should continue and the country is with its security forces. Speaking to ANI, Tirkey said, "Our forces are successfully carrying out Operation Sindoor... Terror camps have been destroyed successfully. Pakistan's drone attacks were also destroyed successfully by our forces. The Operation Sindoor should continue, and we are with our security forces."

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"Selectors Offered Him Options": Behind Rohit Sharma's Retirement, Virender Sehwag's Theory

India Set To Launch World Test Championship Final 2027 Bid. But There Is A 'Pakistan' Issue

BCCI Official Breaks Silence On Virat Kohli Considering Test Retirement: "Requested..."

Virat Kohli Says He Wants To Retire From Test Cricket. Report Reveals BCCI's Response

"Rohit Sharma's Days As Test Opener Were Over": Ex-India Star's Sensational Claim

Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 Postponed In Light Of India-Pakistan Tension

Chopra postpones javelin meet amid India-Pakistan conflict

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey Hails Indian Armed Forces Amid Operation Sindoor