In a development that has taken the cricketing fraternity by surprise, young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has voiced his disappointment over the way Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were seemingly denied a proper farewell from international cricket. Calling the treatment “shocking,” Bishnoi expressed that two icons who transformed Indian cricket deserved a far more dignified send-off.
The comments come amid growing criticism of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for failing to honor the duo’s contribution appropriately. Kohli, regarded as one of the modern-day greats with over 26,000 international runs, and Rohit, the “Hitman” known for his five ODI double centuries and ICC titles, have been the backbone of Indian cricket for over a decade.
Bishnoi stated that senior players like Kohli and Rohit “cannot be told when to go,” emphasizing that such stalwarts deserve the right to announce their exits on their own terms. Fans across social media echoed similar sentiments, with hashtags demanding a farewell series for the two stars trending throughout the day.
The controversy deepened as no official statement has been released by the BCCI so far. Cricket experts believe this could have long-term implications on how the board manages transitions, particularly when it comes to senior players who have shaped the game’s legacy in India.
Former players like Gautam Gambhir and Sanjay Manjrekar have also weighed in, calling for a more “respectful exit policy” for legends who have given their careers to the nation’s cricketing glory.
As the debate intensifies, fans await clarity on whether the BCCI will organize a farewell series or event to honor Kohli and Rohit, both of whom remain two of India’s most celebrated cricketers of all time.
