Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:46am on 16 Jul 2025,Wednesday Sports
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has dismissed rumors that the cricket board pressured Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli into retiring from Tests. He emphasized the board’s policy: “we never tell any player to retire” and confirmed both legends made the decision independently, aiming to open opportunities for younger talent while continuing in ODIs . The announcement ends speculation, reiterating respect for their vast contributions. Shukla also noted India’s Test fortunes remain strong under Shubman Gill’s leadership, despite the absence of these senior players. (PC: BCCI)
