The topic of retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has come into discussion again. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has broken his silence on the reports that the Australian tour will be the last international tour of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Rajiv Shukla has rejected all these rumors and said that the decision of retirement is taken by the player himself. Let us tell you that India vs Australia 3 match ODI series will be played from 19-25 October.

Talking to news agency ANI, Rajiv Shukla said, “Having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ODI squad is beneficial for us, because both are great batsmen. With their presence in the team, I think we will be successful in defeating Australia.”

Will this be the last series of Virat and Rohit?

On speculations about the last series of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla said, “As far as calling this the last tour for Rohit and Virat is concerned, there is nothing like that. We should never get involved in these things. This decision only depends on the players as to when they want to retire. It is absolutely wrong to call the Australian tour as their last tour.”

Also praised Team India

He also praised Team India for its 2-0 victory in the Test series against West Indies. He said, “I congratulate the Indian team under the captaincy of Shubman Gill for the Test series victory over West Indies. This victory was necessary for us before going to Australia, because Australia always presents a tough challenge.”

India defeated West Indies by 7 wickets in the second test. Team India won the first test by a huge margin of an innings and 140 runs. In the second test, on the fifth day, KL Rahul played a half-century inning of 58 runs, ensuring the victory of Team India. This is Team India’s first series win in the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.

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Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir had invited Team India for a dinner party at his home on Wednesday evening. It is reported that BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has also attended this dinner party. In this party, 60-70 types of different dishes and 10 types of sweet dishes were served. From starter to main course, Indian Tandoor along with Chinese and Continental Italian food was also included.

Indian players had reached Gautam Gambhir’s house by bus. All the players were seen in very casual avatar. Shubhman Gill was seen wearing a white t-shirt and dark glasses. KL Rahul, Prasidh Krishna and other Indian cricketers including coaches Ryan ten Deutsche and Morne Morkel were also present at the dinner party. Earlier, Gautam Gambhir was also seen roaming outside his house in a casual style. He was wearing the jersey of Team India.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir has given this dinner party in the middle of India vs West Indies Test series. Team India has won the first test match by a margin of innings and 140 runs. A few days later, Team India has to go on Australian tour, where 3 ODI and five T20 matches will be played between the two teams.

In the first test match, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel, all three batsmen scored centuries for India. Now the second test is to be played in Delhi from 10th October. Team India had already come to Delhi for the second test. Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir organized a dinner party.

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The day of Tuesday, 30 September, was the meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC Meeting Today), in which India’s representative Rajiv Shukla has strongly objected to Team India not getting the trophy. The meeting was held in Dubai, in which Rajiv Shukla asked strict questions to Mohsin Naqvi and said that update on Asia Cup Trophy is not anyone’s personal property.

Rajiv Shukla asked ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi directly and asked why the trophy was not given to the Indian team? Shukla said, “This is the ACC trophy, not a particular person’s personal property. The winning team should have been formally handed over to the trophy.”

I like a cartoon there …

After the final match, the post-match presentation could not start for a quarter of an hour. Mohsin Naqvi as well as other celebrities stood on the podium. After the match, it could be seen in the pictures that Team India was sitting in the field for a long time.

Mohsin Naqvi clarified, saying, “He was standing there without a cartoon without reason. The ACC was not informed in writing that the Indian team would not accept the trophy with my hands.”

When the Indian representative constantly asked strict questions, Mohsin Naqvi said that the issue will be discussed at some other time, not now.

Team India returned to India without trophy

Since the ACC chairman took the trophy out of the field after the final match, Team India had to return home without trophy and medal. Indian players have returned to India today. Suryakumar Yadav was given a grand welcome in Mumbai and Gautam Gambhir in Ahmedabad.

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Who will be the next president of BCCI? This discussion is fast because Roger Binny’s term is now over due to age. By the next appointment, Vice President Rajiv Shukla has become the executive chairman. Former captain Sourav Ganguly was made the president when the BCCI was elected after the Supreme Court’s decision on the recommendations of the Lodha Committee, Jai Shah was elected as the vice -president. Binny took over this post after Ganguly’s withdrawal. And now it is reported that once again a big cricketer is involved in the race to become president.

The reason for Roger Binny’s removal was his age, he has turned 70 years old. According to the rules, he had to leave his post. In the last week of September, there will be an annual general meeting of BCCI, in which elections will also be held for the post of president, joint secretary, secretary, IPL chairman, treasurer.

BCCI president can become a big cricketer

According to Jagran’s report, a cricketer who breaks and produces many records can be made the president of BCCI. A big officer had also interacted with that player in England, although it is not yet known that the player has agreed or refused for this post. The name of that player has also not been revealed. The report quoted a senior officer as saying that important stakeholders believe that it would be good if the prestigious cricketer is elected as the president.

The report quoted a source as saying that this time there is a possibility that BCCI will not be elected. All posts will be appointed only with mutual consent. As it happened in the last 2 elections, the big people will decide what will happen. The report quoted the source as saying that Secretary Devjit Saikia can remain in his post.

The names of Sanjay Naik and Rajiv Shukla are discussed for the post of IPL chairman. Whereas there is a possibility that Treasurer Prabhtej Bhatia and Joint Secretary Rohan Gaons Desai may remain in their post.

There is good news for fans eagerly waiting for India vs Pakistan cricket match. In the Cricket Asia Cup 2025, both teams can join the same group. Sources told India Today that Team India and Pakistan cricket team can be kept in the same group. BCCI officials participated virtually in the annual general meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) held in Dhaka on Thursday.

Sources told India Today that, “BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla, Asian Cricket Council President and Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will hold a meeting in the tournament in a few days to finalize the venue and schedule of matches.”

Speaking to CNN News18, BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia said, “The announcement will be made in a few days about the Cricket Asia Cup. Vice President Rajiv Shukla ji participated in the ICC meeting, he will inform other members.”

Where will the Asia Cup 2025 be played?

News18 quoted the source as saying that UAE will host the Asia Cup. The source said, “The BCCI will host the Asia Cup in the UAE. The Indian team will play all their matches in Dubai. The schedule is currently under discussion.”

India and Pakistan in the same group of Asia Cup?

The tension between India and Pakistan increased further since the Pahalgam attack, after which the clouds of crisis on the Asia Cup were started. Earlier there was news that Team India can decide not to play in it. But now it seems that the obstacles have been removed due to this. Anyway, both teams play only in a big event like ICC tournament or Asia Cup.

It was also reported that the BCCI has demanded that the Indian team should not be kept in a group with Pakistan in the upcoming tournament. It is now reported that in the Asia Cup 2025, India and Pakistan can be kept in the same group.

These 8 teams will play in Cricket Asia Cup 2025

The Men Asia Cup to be held in 2025 will be the 17th edition of the tournament. It is expected to be organized from 5 to 21 September, although its schedule has not been finalized yet. It will be played in T20 format and according to the report all the matches will be in UAE. A total of 8 teams will participate in it.

• India
• Afghanistan
• Bangladesh
• Pakistan
• Sri Lanka
• UAE
• Oman
• Hong Kong

Asia Cup 2025 format

8 teams will be divided into a group of 4-4. According to the report, India and Pakistan teams will join the same group, if this happens, then a match between the two will be confirmed. The top 2 teams of each group will qualify for the Super 4 stage and the remaining 2 teams will be out. Super 4 top 2 teams will have a final match.

Rohit sharma test retirement: On Wednesday, May 7, Rohit Sharma took Rohit Sharma Test Retirement from Test cricket. He has said goodbye to T20 format in the year 2024 itself. Now the good news is that ‘Hitman’ has not given any decision on the ODI format. In such a situation, the question is, how long can Rohit continue to play ODI cricket? Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajiv Shukla (BCCI Vice Predisent Rajiv Shukla) has issued a big statement on Rohit.

Talking to the news agency PTI, Rajiv Shukla while giving a statement on Rohit Sharma’s Test retirement said that Rohit is a great batsman and his contribution to Indian cricket has been incomparable. Please tell that Rohit has scored 19,700 runs in his international cricket career so far.

BCCI gave a big hint

On Rohit Sharma’s retirement, Rajiv Shukla said, “Rohit Sharma has made a big contribution in advancing Test cricket. The more we praise him. The good thing is that he has not said goodbye to cricket yet.”

Rajiv Shukla further said in his statement that the BCCI will further try to take full advantage of his experience and talent. The BCCI vice -president has greeted Rohit for his future. Since Rajiv Shukla said that the BCCI will continue to take advantage of Rohit’s experience even further, it can be considered a sign that ‘Hitman’ can still serve the Indian team in ODI cricket for a long time.

In such a situation, it is possible that Rohit Sharma can continue to play till 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup. It will lead to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics next year, in which the T20 format will be played, but Rohit has already said goodbye to the smallest format.

VIDEO | Here’s What Bcci Senior Vice President Rajeev Shukla (@Shuklarajiv) Said on Rohit Sharma’s Retirement from Test Cricket.

“He has made a big contribution to test cricket. The more we praise pic.twitter.com/mjoyyeujjo

– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) May 8, 2025

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