‘Virat Kohli’s intention to retire is right, timing wrong’: Navjot Sidhu
While Virat Kohli’s intention to make way for the youngsters in Test cricket may be right, the timing ahead of a highly anticipated five-match tour to England is wrong, said former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu.
The Indian Express on Saturday reported that Kohli made a bombshell request to retire from Test cricket ahead of the England tour, prompting the top officials of the BCCI to urge him to reconsider his decision ahead of the series that will mark the commencement of the next ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Kohli’s decision, if not amended, will be a massive blow in terms of batting experience and leadership for a transitioning Test team, especially on the back of captain Rohit Sharma’s retirement earlier this week.
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