Indian cricket is on the brink of a massive red-ball transition. Just days after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, reports on Saturday, May 10, suggest that Virat Kohli has communicated to the BCCI his intention to follow suit. (More Cricket News)
Kohli, the former Test captain and modern-day legend, is reportedly set to retire from the longest format before India travel to England for a crucial five-match Test series starting June 24, 2025 — the start of a fresh World Test Championship cycle.
With both stalwarts exiting around the same time, Indian cricket faces the daunting challenge of rebuilding its top order.
Rohit Sharma's Replacement
Rohit Sharma, who led India to the 2023 WTC final and remained a rock at the top of the order for the last five years, leaves behind a lasting legacy. His ability to weather the new ball in overseas conditions and lead with calm assurance was vital to India라이브 바카라 resurgence in Tests under his captaincy.
With his departure, India라이브 바카라 opening combination will undergo a shift. KL Rahul is expected to return as the senior opener alongside the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal, while Tamil Nadu라이브 바카라 Sai Sudharsan could finally get a long rope in the Test setup.
Sudharsan, who averaged 76 in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy and struck a double century against Delhi, has also scored 509 runs in 11 IPL 2025 games — proving his readiness across formats. The selectors may opt to give him a start at No. 3, a position he has often occupied for India A.
Virat Kohli's Replacement:
As for Virat Kohli라이브 바카라 replacement at the pivotal No. 4 slot, the focus is on Shreyas Iyer. Despite being snubbed from the BCCI central contracts earlier this year due to non-participation in red-ball domestic cricket, Iyer fought his way back with standout performances in the Duleep Trophy, Ranji Trophy, and white-ball domestic tournaments.
With 480 runs at an average of 68.5 in Ranji and a successful Champions Trophy campaign, Iyer has rebuilt his case for selection. His Test record — 811 runs from 14 matches — may not match Kohli라이브 바카라 towering numbers, but his recent form and grit make him a worthy successor.
If not Iyer, Karun Nair, another red-ball specialist, might be in contention for the No. 4 spot.
India's Probable Squad For England Tour:
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav
