India, Oct. 5 -- Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma "tied their hands themselves" by retiring from Tests earlier this year. His comment comes in the aftermath of the squad announcement for the upcoming Australia tour, where India will play three ODIs and five T20Is. Rohit was removed as the captain, with Shubman Gill being named as his successor. The future now looks bleak for the duo, who were once viewed as indispensable, and the bat needs to do all the talking if they are to make a trip to South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe for the 2027 World Cup.

Considering Rohit and Virat play only one format (ODIs), it remains unclear how the duo will maintain their form and have sufficient game time. Just the...