Former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar believes that if Rohit Sharma is not considering retirement from Test cricket, he must justify his place in the team by proving his form through consistent performances.

Virat Kohli last played a Ranji Trophy match in 2012 while Rohit Sharma's most recent domestic red-ball game was in the 2015-16 season.

Gambhir makes it clear that he wants Test hopefuls to take domestic cricket seriously, and play the Ranji Trophy if they are not committed elsewhere

India coach Gautam Gambhir said veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have a future in the team if they want it, despite disappointing returns on the test tour of Australia. The tourists went down 3-1 in the series after losing the fifth test by six wickets on Sunday to relinquish the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.

Gautam Gambhir believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma maintain their hunger and passion, despite recent poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli’s and Rohit's recent struggles have raised questions about their future in Test cricket.

Rohit Sharma made just 31 runs in three Test matches of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy while Virat Kohli scored 190 runs in five matches at an average of 23.75.

Gautam Gambhir addressed Team India's decision to play the Sydney Test without skipper Rohit Sharma in an unprecedented move. There have been rumours about a potential rift between Gambhir and Rohit.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir believes struggling stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still maintain their hunger to excel and will determine their Test future with the team's best interests in mind.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir praised Rohit Sharma for prioritizing the team's needs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where India lost 1-3 to Australia. Rohit, struggling with form, batted in different positions and eventually rested,