Shardul Thakur's Bold Perspective on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma's Retirements: ‘They Feel They Can’t Contribute as Before’

India Test team member reflects on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's retirement call ahead of England tour

After a terrific campaign in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season, Shardul Thakur is once again back in India’s Test squad. He has been named in the 18-member squad that will play a five-match Test series against England, starting June 20. Ahead of that, the all-rounder reflected on senior cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s decision to announce their retirement ahead of the series. Speaking on the same, Shardul noted that the young cricketers …

Shardul Thakur's bold perspective on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma's retirements: ‘They feel they can’t contribute as before’

Before the England series, Shardul Thakur—making his return to the Test squad—shared his thoughts on unexpected retirements of  Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

"No Matter Who You Are...": Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Given ODI Reality Check After Test Retirement By India Great

It will not be easy for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who will continue playing ODI cricket, to maintain their fitness levels, said the India great

They can't contribute: Shardul Thakur gives massive statement over Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Test retirement - Inside Sport India

Team India’s pace all-rounder Shardul Thakur has said that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from the Test format as they knew that they won’t be able to contribute to the team. The statement comes days after Shardul was picked for the India tour of England starting next month. Such decisions are personal: Shardul on Ro-Ko retirement “They are the most senior figures in the game, but such decisions are personal. It comes when they feel they c…

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma given ‘extremely tough’ challenge to qualify for 2027 World Cup: ‘Don’t play against BAN, ZIM’

Team India’s star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli recently announced their retirements from Test cricket after enduring a flop show in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Both had already retired from T20Is after winning the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, and the challenge to score runs in Australia forced them to have a long, hard look at themselves and their future in Test matches. Rohit and Kohli, the two pillars of Indian batting for the bette…