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Team India Star Keen To Be 'Interim Captain' In Tests, Calls Himself 'Mr. Fix-It': Report

The hunt for Rohit Sharma's successor as Test captain seems to be in full swing despite the fact that he hasn't yet cleared the intent around the future. Though it was pace bowling icon Jasprit Bumrah who led the team in Rohit's absence in Perth, it has been reported that multiple players in the Indian dressing room were keen on the leadership role. It looks highly likely that Rohit's Test career will come to its inevitable end after the conclusion of the Australia tour if India don't qualify for the World Test Championship final. But, it seems like Bumrah isn't the only one in the race to fill the captain's spot in the longest format.

"I've Had Enough": Furious Gautam Gambhir Lashes Out At India Stars, Issues Stern Warning

Not all is well in the Indian team's dressing room at the moment. With Australia leading 2-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with just one Test in Sydney to go, there's an understandable discontent in the Indian team. Pressure has been increasing on India head coach Gautam Gambhir, under whom, the team produced some astonishing results against Sri Lanka (in ODIs), and New Zealand (in Tests at home) and is now on the brink of losing the Test assignment in Australia and with it, a chance to qualify for the World Test Championship final.

Watch: Holding Hands Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Spotted In Sydney Going To New Year Party

New Year 2025 was welcomed in great fashion across the world. The Indian cricket team members also wished their fans on social media. Currently, the Indian cricket team is in Australia and celebrated the New Year in Sydney. Power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted on the streets of Sydney on Tuesday. Devdutt Padikkal, who has played in the IPL with Virat Kohli, accompanied them. Several social media accounts said that the group was going to a New Year Party.

Retirement Hint? Australia Great Highlights Rohit Sharma's "Unusual" Act, Says This On Virat Kohli

The talks around India captain Rohit Sharma's potential retirement from Test cricket have intensified with the team's bitter defeat to Australia in the 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. India's defeat in the match makes World Test Championship (WTC) qualification quite difficult while Rohit's form with the bat does make it difficult for the management to fit him in the XI. Suggestions are that the Sydney Test is likely to be Rohit's last in the longest format, and Australia great Justin Langer also spotted an 'unusually emotional' India skipper on Day 5 at MCG, hinting that the end is near for him.

Virat Kohli's 'Discipline' Comes Under Question After Costly 'Mistakes' Let India Down vs Australia

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan shared his candid views on Virat Kohli's recent performance and discipline at the crease. Pathan did not hold back in his assessment of Kohli, underlining that the veteran batter has repeatedly been dismissed in the same fashion. "Both the seniors (Rohit and Virat) did not meet expectations. They did not meet their own expectations at all. They are making mistakes," Pathan said on Star Sports, pointing out the underwhelming performances of Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

BCCI Told To Have Virat Kohli 'Exit Plan' Ready As Retirement Chatter Intensifies

Rohit Sharma could be on the cusp of retirement from Test cricket but an exit might not be too far from Virat Kohli too. The duo's performances in Australia have triggered a big debate over their future in the longest format of the game. For Rohit, an end seems to be inevitable after the conclusion of the Australia tour whereas Kohli's case remains touch-and-go. Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to have an exit plan ready amid the talismanic batter's inability to resolve form issues.

"If Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Retire, Not A Worry": Ex-Australia Coach's Big Verdict, Gives Reason

Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, feels former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup winner Darren Lehmann. The 54-year-old, who played 27 Tests and 117 ODIs during his decade-long career, is also captivated by Jasprit Bumrah's skills, claiming to have never seen any player have more impact in a single series. Talking about impending retirements of Rohit and Kohli following their poor show in the ongoing series where India trail 1-2, Lehmann was empathetic and practical about the transition in Indian cricket.

Sunil Gavaskar's Unfiltered Message To Ajit Agarkar Amid Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharna Exit Talks

There's no hiding the fact that seniors like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to stand up to the challenge in Australia and deliver runs from their bat. While the retirement topic is already looming over India captain Rohit, Kohli too is in the line of fire over his failure to correct the only mistake that has resulted in his dismissals on the tour Down Under. India great Sunil Gavaskar didn't mince his words as he gave selectors food for thought over the future of senior players in the Indian team like Kohli and Rohit.

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Team India Star Keen To Be 'Interim Captain' In Tests, Calls Himself 'Mr. Fix-It': Report

"I've Had Enough": Furious Gautam Gambhir Lashes Out At India Stars, Issues Stern Warning

Watch: Holding Hands Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Spotted In Sydney Going To New Year Party

Retirement Hint? Australia Great Highlights Rohit Sharma's "Unusual" Act, Says This On Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's 'Discipline' Comes Under Question After Costly 'Mistakes' Let India Down vs Australia

BCCI Told To Have Virat Kohli 'Exit Plan' Ready As Retirement Chatter Intensifies

"If Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Retire, Not A Worry": Ex-Australia Coach's Big Verdict, Gives Reason

Sunil Gavaskar's Unfiltered Message To Ajit Agarkar Amid Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharna Exit Talks