Indian Cricket Legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Early Exit Sparks Disappointment. (Image: X/coolfunnytshirt)
Mumbai, India: The Indian cricket community was left stunned and disappointed after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli walked out during the third and final Test on Sunday against New Zealand in Mumbai.
With India chasing a target of 147 runs to win on day three, the sudden departure of the two cricket legends becomes a reason for widespread criticism on social media.
The ‘Retire’ word started trending on X as fans and critics alike questioned the timing of Sharma and Kohli’s exit.
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Many expressed frustration, feeling that the duo’s presence was crucial in securing a win for India. The team’s chances of avoiding a series whitewash seemed to dwindle with their departure.
I am hungover and woke up early to see these mugs.
Rohit must retire and Kohli must go back to Domestic— Archer (@poserarcher) November 3, 2024
BGT should be the absolute last chance for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Unless they perform in Australia better to ask them to retire from the test. India can’t afford to have walking wickets like Rohit and Kohli for too long now. #INDvNZ #INDvsNZpic.twitter.com/wKGHP7lxJS
— Ganesh (@me_ganesh14) November 1, 2024
India’s loss in the first two Tests has already put them in a precarious position. With the third Test hanging in the balance, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s early exit has only added to the pressure.
The team’s reliance on the experienced duo was evident and their absence has escalated tensions about India’s batting lineup as fans raised concerns as they took this to social media to vent their frustrations asking the duo to “Retire.”
Please retire https://t.co/hlWm2SS0Ru
— नाराज़ फुफ़ा (@narazfufa_ji) November 3, 2024
GOAT Virat Kohli Sir please retire from cricket 🤡🙏
You can be a great model or an actor but not a cricketer 🤡😡#INDWvNZW #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/LSeWe9muv0— Ayush Rajput (@Ayush_Rajput17) November 3, 2024
Another failure for Rohit Sharma 🤯 so disappointing. Like this tweet, if you want Rohit to retire from captaincy 🙏 and I will give you 1000 Rupees .#RohitSharma #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/X4b41TN5Aq
— Ashish (@SirAshu2002) November 3, 2024
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