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On Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli Test Retirement, Ex-India Star Gives Big 'No Panic' Verdict

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels there is no need to panic following the twin retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, drawing parallels with how Indian cricket bounced back after the legendary "Fab Four" stepped away from the longest format. Within the span of a week, two modern-day stalwarts-- Kohli and Rohit have bid adieu to Test cricket, prompting concerns about India's red-ball future. Manjrekar drew comparison to the time when Indian cricket saw the exits of the "Fab Four" comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, and Sourav Ganguly.

Neeraj Chopra Conferred Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Rank In Territorial Army, Joins Elite List

Neeraj Chopra has been conferred honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army. The appointment, according to The Gazette of India, a weekly public journal and an authorised legal document of the Government of India, came into effect on April 16. “No 3 (E) dated 9th May 2025 in exercise of the powers conferred by Para -31 of the Territorial Army Regulations, 1948, the president is pleased to confer on Ex- Sub Maj Neeraj Chopra, PVSM, Padma Shri, VSM, Village & Post Office Khandra, Panipat, Haryana with effect from 16 April, 2025,” a statement from Major General GS Choudhry, Joint Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, read.

Sunil Gavaskar Given Huge Honour By BCCI With Board Room In Headquarters Named After Him

India legend Sunil Gavaskar has inaugurated a board room named in his honour at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters in Mumbai. "Honouring a legend! India great Sunil Gavaskar inaugurates 10000 Gavaskar - a Board Room named in his honour and his iconic milestone at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai," the BCCI shared a video of the event, which saw the presence of the BCCI president Roger Binny, vice-president Rajeev Shukla and secretary Devajit Saikia.

England Great Expresses 'Pity' For Virat Kohli's Replacement At No. 4: "About 15 Years..."

Former England cricketer Michael Atherton has said that he "loved" watching Virat Kohli play every day of his 123 Tests and felt it was hard for someone to take their eyes off the India stalwart when he dazzled on the crease in the red-ball format. Virat penned a note on Instagram on Monday to announce his retirement from red-ball cricket, days after his long-time compatriot Rohit Sharma bid adieu to the format. In a journey that redefined the demands of the game, Virat scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties and finish as India's fourth-highest run-getter in the format.

"Why Change Something?" Shubman Gill vs KL Rahul Debate For No. 4 Slot Answered After Virat Kohli Retirement

Team India face a conundrum. After the retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket, India have two big shoes to fill ahead of their five-match Test tour of England in June. The biggest hole among that is the No. 4 slot that Kohli had made his own ever since Sachin Tendulkar retired in 2013. India have a number of options they could go with, but former India opener Wasim Jaffer has stated that they should back Shubman Gill in the role.

Neeraj Chopra Conferred Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Rank In Territorial Army, Joins Elite List

Neeraj Chopra has been conferred honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army. The appointment, according to The Gazette of India, a weekly public journal and an authorised legal document of the Government of India, came into effect on April 16. “No 3 (E) dated 9th May 2025 in exercise of the powers conferred by Para -31 of the Territorial Army Regulations, 1948, the president is pleased to confer on Ex- Sub Maj Neeraj Chopra, PVSM, Padma Shri, VSM, Village & Post Office Khandra, Panipat, Haryana with effect from 16 April, 2025,” a statement from Major General GS Choudhry, Joint Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, read.

Will Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Lose Grade A+ Contract After Test Retirement? BCCI Answers

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday confirmed that star India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will stay in the Grade A category despite retiring from the T20Is and Tests. Earlier in April, the BCCI announced annual player retainership 2024-25 where Kohi and Rohit were put in the Grade A category along with right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja.

"Records Didn't Matter To Him": 1983 World Cup Winner Reflects On Virat Kohli's Test Retirement

In a surprising move, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, drawing reactions from across the cricketing world. Among them, former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani believes Kohli's decision came from within, free of any external pressure. Kirmani feels the constant load of international cricket may have pushed the star batter to step away. The 1983 World Cup-winner also stated that Kohli still had more to contribute to the format but chose to leave on his own terms.

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On Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli Test Retirement, Ex-India Star Gives Big 'No Panic' Verdict

Neeraj Chopra Conferred Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Rank In Territorial Army, Joins Elite List

Sunil Gavaskar Given Huge Honour By BCCI With Board Room In Headquarters Named After Him

England Great Expresses 'Pity' For Virat Kohli's Replacement At No. 4: "About 15 Years..."

"Why Change Something?" Shubman Gill vs KL Rahul Debate For No. 4 Slot Answered After Virat Kohli Retirement

Neeraj Chopra Conferred Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Rank In Territorial Army, Joins Elite List

Will Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Lose Grade A+ Contract After Test Retirement? BCCI Answers

"Records Didn't Matter To Him": 1983 World Cup Winner Reflects On Virat Kohli's Test Retirement