Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Gautam Gambhirthe head coach of the Indian cricket team, has addressed the current speculation about the possible retirement of senior players Virat Kohli i Rohit Sharma after India’s disappointing performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Is it the end of the road for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma?
In a subsequent press conference India’s six-wicket defeat in the final TestGambhir emphasized that the decision on his future rests with the players themselves, stating: “It’s up to them” to determine what is best for Indian cricket.
Despite rumors of his retirement, Gambhir expressed confidence in Kohli and Sharma’s commitment to the game. He remarked, “What I can say is that they still have the hunger, they still have the passion. They are tough people and we hope they can continue to take Indian cricket forward.” This sentiment comes amid growing concerns about his recent performances; Rohit managed just 31 runs in five innings in the series, while Kohli struggled to find form after an opening century in Perth.
Reports indicate that there have already been discussions among BCCI officials about Rohit’s future, with hints that he may not return to Test cricket beyond this tour. Meanwhile, Kohli’s future remains less certain, with the former India coach Ravi Shastri predicting that it could continue for another three or four years.
ALSO READ: Fans furious with Gautam Gambhir as Australia seal historic Test win against India in Sydney
“It would have been nice if he had been there”: Gambhir
When asked if the Indian team could have won the Sydney Test, yes jasprit bumrah had been fit to bowl, Gambhir reiterated that they should not depend on any single player to succeed. He pointed out that even in Rohit’s absence in the final Test due to form issues, India had a team capable of competing.
“I don’t want to say that just because Bumrah wasn’t there, we couldn’t get the results,” Gambhir added. “It would have been good if he had been there, but we still had five bowlers, and a good team is one that does not depend on one individual.
“We didn’t get the result, as simple as it can be. We lost the series here.”
The series concluded with Australia winning 3–1, which was a major setback for India as they missed out on qualifying for the World Test Championship finals.
