Sunil Gavaskar Talks About Rohit and Virat’s Future in Test Cricket

Gavaskar on Rohit and Virat: The series of five Test matches between India and Australia under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is underway. The fourth match was played in Melbourne. Australia won this test match by 184 runs. Hosts Australia are now leading the series 2-1. Team India had a target of 340 runs for victory.

Gavaskar’s Concerns About Rohit and Virat

After this defeat, discussions of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirement are going on in full swing. Some reports also said that Rohit Sharma will retire after the Sydney Test.

Meanwhile, the former captain of Team India Sunil Gavaskar has made a big statement regarding the retirement of Rohit and Virat. “After this series, I don’t see Rohit Sharma in Test cricket,” Gavaskar said.

Both did not score in the series against New Zealand. No runs here either. Kohli has scored a century. But when Kohli came in to bat in that match, India were in a strong position,” Gavaskar said about Rohit-Virat’s poor form. “It was a tough position in Adelaide, Brisbane.

Both did not score when runs were needed there. Both are experienced Indian players. A lot depended on them. But they didn’t do it,” said Gavaskar. “Yashwi Jaiswal also got out early in Adelaide and Brisbane. That put pressure on the rest of the batsmen, they couldn’t handle it,” said Gavaskar.

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Will Sydney Be Rohit’s Last Test?

Will the Sydney Test be Rohit’s last Test match? On this question, Gavaskar said, “If he doesn’t score, he definitely can. Because with this defeat, the chances of reaching the final of the World Test Championship have gone down” “WTC’s next season (2025-27) will start with the England tour in June.

At that time for 2027, you can expect new faces. They will be available for the 2027 finals, you will want to take them on the England tour,” Gavaskar said.

Call for Improvement

If Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli do not improve their form and technique, they will have to undergo treatment. “From the way Rohit and Kohli are getting out, it seems that if there is any other issue, it needs to be treated,” said Gavaskar.