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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering to convince a few of the recently retired players to rethink on their Test retirements and that has yet again triggered speculations of Virat Kohli returning to don the white Indian jersey.
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The 0-2 whitewash by South Africa at home has attracted fan fury over head coach Gautam Gambhir’s selection choices. Indian team has lacked experience since the retirement of stalwarts like Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin and the team management could be looking to make amends.
According to a report in Cricbuzz, ‘the idea has begun to circulate’ to approach Virat Kohli to take back his retirement and join the Test team again. In fact, the report also adds that one player who just recently called time on his Test career could be open to rethinking his decision.
Though the report cautions that there is no confirmation that Kohli has been approached but the idea remains on the table. “There is no certainty of any formal move,” the report adds.
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Just a few hours after the report, Kohli hit a phenomenal 135 from 120 deliveries in the ODI series opener against South Africa. With his ton, he became the first player to score 52 centuries in any international format. The right-hander hit 11 fours and seven sixes in his innings that helped India to set up a 350-run target.
Kohli had earlier hit his 75th ODI half-century in his last international outing in Australia and the century in Ranchi further solidifies the fact that he can still dominate top level bowling. Rohit, another recent Test retiree, also hit a half-century.
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Chief selector Agarkar, who too has been facing backlash after India’s poor Test performances, is currently attending the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The former India fast bowler has been criticised for not attending domestic matches while going with the Indian team on international tours. He has also faced outrage for not selecting top First Class performers.
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