Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:50am on 14 May 2025,Wednesday Sports
The BCCI is under fire after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their Test retirements within five days of each other, just before the England tour. Former captain Anil Kumble criticised the board for denying the cricket icons a proper on-field farewell, urging officials to address the issue. The abrupt exits leave a leadership and batting void ahead of the five-Test series beginning June 20, marking the start of the 2025-27 WTC cycle. Shubman Gill is expected to take over as captain. Kumble called the timing a shock for selectors and warned of challenges ahead in tough English conditions. (PC: AFP)
