Image: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja may retire after the Sydney Test / © Hindustan Times
Things have gone tough for India’s senior players as the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 could potentially mark the end of their Test careers. After Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement, other stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja could follow suit if India fails to qualify for the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Rohit Sharma, struggling with form, has only managed 19 runs in two Tests at an average of 6.33. Kohli, despite a century in the Perth Test, has scored only 126 runs in three Tests at 31.50, battling with inconsistent performances. Jadeja, who has played just one Test, scored 77 runs but was ineffective with the ball, taking 0/95 in 23 overs.
Reports suggest that if India fails to qualify for the WTC final by the end of the series in Sydney, these senior players might retire. The pressure on Jadeja has intensified with Ashwin’s exit, and the team is now facing a critical transition. The squad’s future could hinge on the final two Tests of this series.