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Gambhir Wants Full Authority Of Team India After Rohit And Virat's Test Retirement: Report

Rajgeeta Yadav

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli [Source: @eden91off34/x.com]Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli [Source: @eden91off34/x.com]

Team India faced a major shake-up when star players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their sudden retirement from Test cricket. The news broke just before the announcement of India’s squad for the England series.

Gautam Gambhir’s Vision for a New Era

According to Dainik Jagran reports and quoted by Hindustan Times, India head coach, Gautam Gambhir, played a key role in this transition. Gambhir, who joined the setup with a vision to end the “superstar culture” in Indian cricket, reportedly asked the BCCI for complete control over team decisions.

As part of his strategy, Gambhir introduced a 10-point plan to ensure players participate in domestic cricket whenever possible and maintain professional conduct during tours. His ultimate goal was to build a young, future-ready team.

Gambhir, along with chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, informed Sharma and Kohli about the plan to focus on a younger squad. Shortly after, both players announced their retirement with immediate effect.

This move marked a significant change in how Indian cricket is managed. Gautam Gambhir’s approach has been more hands-on, giving him equal influence as the captain compared to the past Indian coaches.

Future Leadership Under Shubman Gill

With senior players stepping down from Test cricket, the former Indian opener now holds considerable authority. Reports suggest that young opener Shubman Gill will be the new Test captain. Since Gill is still developing as a player, he is likely to follow Gambhir’s guidance without resistance.

Jasprit Bumrah, who would have been an obvious choice for captaincy, is reportedly not being considered due to concerns about managing his workload as a fast bowler. Although Bumrah has previously captained India in Tests, his fitness remains a priority.

India are set to face England next month in a five-match Test series, starting on June 20, as part of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle running until 2027. It will be interesting to see how the new-look Indian team performs under fresh leadership.