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Former India cricketer Yograj Singh criticised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their Test retirements, stating that the baton has not been passed to Shubman Gill; rather, it has been thrown to him.
The unexpected retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have left a vacuum in the Indian team.
On May 7, Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career via a social media post.
“Hello everyone, I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It’s been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format,” Rohit wrote.
After a week, India’s batting legend Virat Kohli also announced his retirement from Test cricket.
“It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life,” Virat Kohli said in a social media post.
Following the retirements, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named Shubman Gill as Rohit’s successor in the longest format.
Now, Yograj Singh, father of former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, expressed disappointment over the duo’s retirement.
“Virat and Rohit shouldn’t have retired from Tests. I told Rohit to get up at 5 AM and run for 20 km to keep himself fit. Virat and Rohit can still play for another 5 years in Test cricket. They should have played,” Yograj said.
“They should be there to see that the baton is passed to the youngsters. The baton has not been passed, it has been thrown to Gill,” he added.
He also lamented Yuvraj Singh’s retirement, stating that he could have become the Men in Blue’s if he had continued in international cricket.
“Even when Yuvraj was retiring I promised him that I will help him become India captain and that we will throw everybody out but he quit,” Yograj concluded.
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