Gambhir makes it clear that he wants Test hopefuls to take domestic cricket seriously, and play the Ranji Trophy if they are not committed elsewhere

India coach Gautam Gambhir said veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have a future in the team if they want it, despite disappointing returns on the test tour of Australia. The tourists went down 3-1 in the series after losing the fifth test by six wickets on Sunday to relinquish the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.

Gautam Gambhir believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma maintain their hunger and passion, despite recent poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli’s and Rohit's recent struggles have raised questions about their future in Test cricket.

Rohit Sharma made just 31 runs in three Test matches of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy while Virat Kohli scored 190 runs in five matches at an average of 23.75.

Speaking to the press after India lost the Sydney Test on Sunday, head coach Gautam Gambhir said Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are still hungry and it is up to them to take a call on their Test future.

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir didn’t comment the future on senior cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli but said the duo still has the “passion” and “hunger.” “I can’t talk about the future of any player.