BCCI Faces Tough Calls on Future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Future of Kohli and Rohit Under Scrutiny
India’s humiliating Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss, part of a dismal streak with six defeats in eight matches, has ignited intense debates. The most pressing concern is the future of senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

The BCCI is expected to discuss the issue during its Special General Meeting on Sunday. New board secretary Devajit Saikia has reportedly been asked to deliver a “strict message” to chief selector Ajit Agarkar about solving this dilemma. The board has emphasized the need to “choose a new team” to restore India’s cricketing credibility.

Underwhelming Performances in Australia
Both Kohli and Rohit were under pressure even before the Australia tour. Kohli showed a glimpse of his old form with a century in Perth but managed just 90 more runs across other innings without a single fifty.

Rohit, on the other hand, had a disastrous series, scoring only 31 runs in five innings at an average of 6.2. He opted out of the Sydney decider, citing personal reasons. Since September, Rohit has scored just 164 runs in eight matches at an average slightly above 10.

BCCI Official’s Strong Stand
A former BCCI official, speaking to Dainik Jagran, stressed that the board must take a firm stance. He suggested that no player should consider themselves indispensable.

“The BCCI must send a strong message that no player is bigger than the game. The selection committee must act decisively and build a new team,” the official remarked.

Looking Ahead
With the ICC Champions Trophy approaching and a provisional squad submission deadline of January 12, the BCCI faces mounting pressure. India’s next Test series is scheduled for late June, during their tour of England, making this the perfect time for a strategic reset. The decisions made now could shape the team’s future trajectory.