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BCCI Told Rohit Sharma His Test Career Was Over, Virat Kohli's Call 'Personal' For Board: Report

As the Indian cricketing spectrum comes to terms with the possible exit of the stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket, a report has shared behind-the-scenes details of the conversations that took place between all the involved parties. Parallel to a BCCI meeting in Mumbai on May 7, involving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar, Rohit's announcement of Test retirement was made public. A bigger bomb was dropped on Indian fans after reports of Kohli informing the board of a similar intention was made.

The Rohit Sharma Email That Shocked BCCI Before Retirement Announcement

India's Test and ODI captain until Wednesday, Rohit Sharma, dropped a bomb on fans all across the globe as he decided to quit the longest format. Rohit's announcement came as a big surprise, as the batter had expressed his intentions of leading the team on the tour of England multiple times. Just as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had begun drawing the squad selection plan for the England tour, Rohit decided to call it quits. What transpired behind the scenes wasn't made public, but it has been reported that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee wasn't keen on giving the captaincy responsibility to the Hitman.

What Prompted Rohit Sharma To Quit Test Cricket? Report Says This Call By Selectors

A legend of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma, announced a shock decision to quit Test cricket on Wednesday. With the big announcement being made in the middle of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, many wondered what the conversation might have been between Rohit and the selection committee. It was being reported over the last few days that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee has started the process of squad selection for the England tour. A conversation between Rohit, the coaches, and the selectors, hence, seems to have played a big role in the skipper quitting the red-ball format.

"Spoke To Coach, There Was Argument": Rohit Sharma Breaks Long Silence On Sydney Test Pull Out

India captain Rohit Sharma has recalled his decision to opt out of the decisive Sydney Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, saying that he took the call for the betterment of the team. Speaking to former Australia captain Michael Clarke on Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Rohit recalled his chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir and the chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar before the game, adding that the two had contrasting views after informing them that he won't play in Sydney. Rohit scored just 164 runs in 15 innings, at an average of 10.83, as India lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.

Virat Kohli Spots MS Dhoni Fan Wearing CSK Jersey In His Restaurant. This Happens Next

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli's interaction with a Chennai Super Kings fan has gone viral on social media. Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's win over CSK, Virat hosted his entire team to a dinner party at his restaurant in Bengaluru where he spotted a MS Dhoni fan wearing a CSK jersey. While Virat made his way into the restaurant, Virat saw the fan and immediately gestured towards him. The reaction sparked laughter and the whole interaction has left the internet in splits.

Virat Kohli Clears Stance On ODI World Cup, Sends Loud Message To Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar

After successfully helping the Indian team clinch the ICC Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli has sent a loud and clear message over his next big target. In an event, the talismanic cricketer has confirmed that the ODI World Cup, in 2027, is the big prize his has his eyes set on. Amid the chatter on social media over Virat Kohli's potential retirement from international cricket, the batter has sent a clear message of intent to head coach Gautam Gambhir and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar.

Virat Kohli To Play In Big Bash League? Social Media Post Breaks Internet

A social media post from Big Bash League franchise Sydney Sixes about Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli has gone viral. Sydney Sixers announced on Tuesday that Virat has signed with them for the next two BBL seasons. For context, the BCCI does not allow any centrally-contracted India cricketers to play in any domestic cricket league other than the Indian Premier League (IPL). As a result, the announcement came as a huge shock for fans who were left stunned. However, the Sixers later revealed that this was a prank planned by them to celebrate April Fools' Day.

BCCI Central Contracts Setback For Ishan Kishan, This Trio Likely To Be Included: Report

Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are all set to retain their A+ grade contract, which is worth Rs 7 crore in the BCCI's annual player contracts. Even after retiring from the T20 format, Rohit and Kohli will continue in the elusive A category. Shreyas Iyer, India's leading run-getter in the recent Champions Trophy, is all set to make his comeback in the central contract list," sources told IANS.

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BCCI Told Rohit Sharma His Test Career Was Over, Virat Kohli's Call 'Personal' For Board: Report

The Rohit Sharma Email That Shocked BCCI Before Retirement Announcement

What Prompted Rohit Sharma To Quit Test Cricket? Report Says This Call By Selectors

"Spoke To Coach, There Was Argument": Rohit Sharma Breaks Long Silence On Sydney Test Pull Out

Virat Kohli Spots MS Dhoni Fan Wearing CSK Jersey In His Restaurant. This Happens Next

Virat Kohli Clears Stance On ODI World Cup, Sends Loud Message To Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar

Virat Kohli To Play In Big Bash League? Social Media Post Breaks Internet

BCCI Central Contracts Setback For Ishan Kishan, This Trio Likely To Be Included: Report