Former India medium pacer Atul Wassan emphasised the importance of preparing the Test team for a smooth transition, urging the BCCI to establish a clear succession plan for Virat Kohli. Kohli's place in the side has come under scrutiny following his lack of impactful performances in Australia.

After a tough loss to Australia, cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might need to step aside for a struggling India Test team that needs to transition.

Pathan specifically criticized Kohli's persistent struggles with shots outside the off-stump. "The shot by Virat Kohli--this is neither the first nor the last time. He is not letting go of the temptation to drive outside the off-stump," he said.

Former Australia's head coach Darren Lehmann feels finding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's replacements won't be a big challenge for Indian Team management

Rohit Sharma's abysmal performance in the current Test series in Australia has sent Indian cricket into panic mode, with urgent calls being made to save the team from falling any further. What started as a promising series under the captaincy of Jasprit Bumrah has turned into a familiar capitulation under the leadership of Rohit.

Men in Blue across formats, with the Champions Trophy – and if all goes well, even the WTC final – up for grabs.

Reports: India captain Rohit Sharma to retire after Sydney Test. (Source:X/Twitter) The Indian team has found itself in trouble after losing the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne on December 30.

Australia showed tremendous resolve to eke out a stunning victory over India in the final hour of the last day of the fourth Test against India in Melbourne to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series on Monday.