BCCI rush to hold talks with Virat Kohli following retirement request by the latter ahead of the England test series.
BCCI rush to reverse Kohli’s Test retirement plans as they are set to hold talks with the batting superstar.
The great batter is anticipated to meet with a very powerful person in Indian cricket in order to convince him to stay in the game’s longest format.
It is anticipated that the meeting will take place prior to the selection of the Test squad, which is provisionally set for May 23. The BCCI has also scheduled a press conference to reveal the new Test captain, albeit the precise location of the selection committee meeting is yet unknown. In the next days, the India A team that will travel to England is anticipated to be announced.
In the past, the BCCI has persuaded players to relinquish their captaincy in Test matches, like as Rohit Sharma. It is believed that prior to Rohit’s recent announcement of his retirement from Test cricket, there may have been some conversation with the powerful individual.
Although it is still unclear if the BCCI would be able to persuade Kohli, there is some hope that the person selected to speak with him may have some sway. The Board is also interested in knowing why Kohli wants to retire from Test cricket, where he was averaging more over 50 runs till recently.
His average has dropped to about 46 due to a dramatic decline in form. Additionally, he is getting closer to reaching the prestigious 10,000-run mark in Test cricket, which is well within his grasp. The landmark is currently only 770 runs away from Kohli. If only slightly, BCCI hopes the veteran will prolong his career. In 68 of his 123 Test appearances, he has captained India.
At first, it was assumed that 36-year-old Kohli was just unwilling to play in the England series. But now, it seems like he might be considering abandoning the format he had so fervently supported not too long ago. Many commentators and experts praised him for his steadfast dedication to Test cricket. Many even credited him for keeping the longest format alive and relevant.
The presence of Kohli’s expertise would be necessary in a difficult series against England for a squad that is anticipated to have a young skipper, most likely Shubman Gill. However, Kohli’s record in England is not that impressive: he has played in 17 Test matches, amassed 1096 runs at an average of 33.21, and scored two hundreds and five fifties.