US EditionBCCI Slams Chatter over Asking Virat Kohli to Reverse Test Retirement: ‘Do Not Give Weight to Rumours’
- Devajit Saikia, the BCCI secretary, stated that there have been no discussions with Virat Kohli about reversing his Test retirement, calling it a mere rumour.
- Speculation about Kohli's return intensified following India's 2-0 home series defeat to South Africa, which raised concerns about the team's performance.
- Kohli, who retired from Test cricket in May, recently scored his 52nd ODI hundred against South Africa, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record in the format.
- Kevin Pietersen commented on social media that if players like Kohli and Rohit Sharma are interested in returning to Test cricket, their return should be taken seriously.
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The Indian team suffered a 0-2 defeat in the two-match Test series against South Africa. Following this crushing defeat, rumors were circulating that the BCCI might persuade Virat Kohli to return to Test cricket. Now, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has made a significant statement regarding former Team India captain Virat Kohli.
'Team has entered a transition' – Ashwin against suggestions of Virat Kohli Test retirement U-turn - Inside Sport India
Ravichandran Ashwin isn’t amused by calls for Virat Kohli to reverse his Test retirement decision. In the aftermath of India’s second home whitewash in the last 12 months, reports had emerged that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had contacted Kohli to persuade him to rethink his decision. These reports turned out to be false. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia denied these claims, and after earning the ‘player of the match award’ in …
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