Navjot Singh Sidhu opined that the 'timing and occasion' of Virat Kohli thinking about his retirement from Test cricket is absolutely inappropriate.
Kohli has reportedly told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he would be announcing his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the India tour of England 2025.
And with Kohli also not being available for selection in Test cricket, the Indian team for the England tour would be highly inexperienced. Hence, the BCCI officials have told Virat Kohli to reconsider his decision, and even a highly influential figure held talks with him.
His intention is right, his motive is noble: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu talked about Kohli's retirement decision, saying that his intention and motive are right and noble, but the timing is wrong.
"Virat Kohli’s decision — that he wants to retire — has created a stir across the cricketing world. His intention is right, his motive is noble — that 'the old order must change, yielding place to the new.' But the timing and occasion are not appropriate, because the pride and prestige of India are on the line," Sidhu said in a video posted on X.
Navjot Singh Sidhu recalls Kapil Dev-Sunil Gavaskar interaction
Navjot Singh Sidhu further recalled an interaction between Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar from the 1987 ODI World Cup and said:
Navjot Singh Sidhu further said that Kohli should be appointed India's stop-gap captain for the next 6-7 months, as it will give Shubman Gill, who is likely to be handed Test captaincy, some time to settle in.
Kohli's intent noble...timing wrong - India will need his experience in England |Watch Full Video - t.co/vKFon4XwEL @imVkohli @BCCI @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/LHx8T1S2Oj
— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) May 10, 2025
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