Overview

• Speaking on his YouTube channel, the ex-India captain called the situation a “big communication gap” that reflected poorly on Indian cricket.
• He argued Virat Kohli still had at least two years of Test cricket left and deserved a more dignified farewell.
• Rohit Sharma announced his Test retirement via Instagram in May, with Kohli following five days later, and neither received a farewell match.
• Srikkanth extended his criticism to Cheteshwar Pujara, urging cooperation among the player, selectors and the BCCI to arrange appropriate goodbyes.
• The renewed discussion highlights the stature of the retirees, with Kohli at 123 Tests and 9,230 runs and Rohit at 67 Tests and 4,301 runs.