Indian cricket is entering a turbulent transition, one where new faces are rising, and legends are slowly being edged out. With Shubman Gill stepping into leadership roles across formats, questions about respect, legacy, and timing have surfaced. And now, former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has stirred the debate, claiming Virat Kohli walked away from Test cricket not out of fatigue, but because he felt unwanted.

A New Era Begins

Gill, who impressed with his captaincy during the historic Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, has been swiftly elevated, first as T20I vice-captain, and now as India’s ODI skipper, replacing Rohit Sharma. The move, seen by many as symbolic of change, has sparked debate over the treatment of India’s senior stalwarts.

At 38, Rohit’s future hangs in the balance

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