On May 7, Rohit Sharma stunned the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from Test cricket. Just days later, on May 12, Virat Kohli followed suit, bringing an end to his own Test career. Both players had previously stepped away from T20 internationals, leaving only ODIs in their schedules. Speculation arose regarding a possible forced retirement, with coach Gautam Gambhir rumored to be involved, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar also thought to have played a part in the decisions.

After months of silence, Agarkar has finally shared his perspective on the situation. In an interview with NDTV, the former Indian pacer disclosed that both Rohit and Kohli were consulted about their futures in Test cricket, and it was ultimately their decision to retire. He emphasized that the

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