The BCCI has previously managed to convince players, like they did with Rohit Sharma to give up captaincy in Tests. It is understood that Rohit may have had some discussions with the influential figure before announcing his retirement from Test cricket the other day.
Whether the BCCI will succeed in convincing Kohli remains a subject of conjecture, but there is a degree of optimism that the individual chosen to speak with him could wield some influence. The Board is also keen to understand the reasons behind Kohli’s desire to step away from Test cricket – a format in which he averaged over 50 until recently.
In the past, the BCCI has persuaded players to relinquish their captaincy in Test matches, like as Rohit Sharma. Before Rohit’s recent announcement of his retirement from Test cricket, he may have had some conversations with the influential individual.
Although it is still unclear if the BCCI would be able to persuade Kohli, there is some hope that the person selected to meet with him may have some sway. The Board is also eager to understand why Kohli wants to retire from Test cricket, where he had been averaging over 50 runs until 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 benchmark 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 participate in the England series. But now, it seems like he could be considering abandoning the format he had so fervently supported not so long ago. Many commentators and experts praised him for his unwavering dedication to Test cricket, asserting that he played a crucial role in maintaining the format’s existence and relevance.
Kohli’s experience will be essential for a challenging series against England, especially for a squad expected to feature a young captain, 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.
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