Ex-Cricketer Alleges Kohli, Rohit Stepped Away from Tests Due to Bad Atmosphere

Manoj Tiwary claims that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were not willing to retire from Test cricket but were forced to due to a poor team atmosphere, with Rohit retiring on May 7, 2025, and Kohli following shortly after on May 12. Shubman Gill took over as Test captain, facing criticism after a loss to South Africa in Kolkata, as Tiwary questions the need for a transition phase and criticizes coach Gautam Gambhir’s coaching style, adding more tension to the ongoing debate surrounding India’s Test team setup.

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