TL;DR: Former Aussie skipper Michael Clarke predicts that the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 could mark the last Test series in Australia for Indian legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Under pressure after a poor run against New Zealand, the duo needs to deliver big or face the prospect of retirement from Test cricket. đâł
Endgame for Kohli & Rohit? đđźđł
Indian cricket fans are in for a shocker as whispers of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma potentially hanging up their Test boots have surfaced. đ€Ż According to ex-Aussie captain Michael Clarke, the iconic duo might call it quits if they fail to impress in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22.
Both stars are under scrutiny after a disastrous home series against New Zealand, where they managed a combined total of just 184 runs in 6 innings. Kohliâs average was a shocking 15.50, while Rohit barely edged past with 15.16. đŹđ
Clarkeâs Bold Take đïžđ„
Clarke didnât mince his words when discussing their form. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, he hinted that retirement, not a benching, awaits if the duo flops Down Under. âIf itâs their last time here, it wonât be because theyâre droppedâitâll be retirement,â Clarke said. đ
But hold upâClarke also backed them to thrive in Australian conditions. đŠđș
Rohit Sharma, the captain, is known for his proficiency against fast bowling, especially with his fearless hook shots. đȘđ„
Virat Kohli? Heâs a beast in Australia, averaging 50+ in 13 Tests with over 600 runs under his belt. đđźđł
Whatâs at Stake? đ„đ
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is not just another series. Itâs a legacy showdown!With Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood gunning for Indian wickets, the stakes are sky-high. đŻđš
Clarkeâs take:
Rohit may get a captainâs cushion if his form falters. đ§ą
Kohliâs decade-long dominance could buy him extra patience. đ
Still, Clarke was clear: no runs, no future. "Every cricketer knows the talk starts when you arenât performing. But for Test cricketâs sake, I hope they both fire!" đŹ
Why Fans Are Losing It đ±
Kohli-Rohit duo retiring? That's two of the biggest names in Indian cricket possibly bowing out together! đ
Social media is already buzzing with #ThankYouKohli and #ThankYouRohit posts, anticipating what could be the end of an era. đČ
Whatâs Next? đ
The series kicks off in Perth, and all eyes will be on Virat and Rohit to see if they can silence the critics. đ€ If they rise to the occasion, fans may get to see more of their Test brilliance. If not, this could be their farewell tour in the whites. đđ
đŹ Do you think Kohli and Rohit should retire if they flop? Or do they still have more to give? Comment below! đ