Kolkata, Aug. 24 -- The Gautam Gambhir era is in top gear. For the Indian coach, performance matters more than reputation.

First, it was Ravichandran Ashwin, followed by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

And now, Cheteshwar Pujara has also hung up his boots.

None of these legends willingly retired, but did they have any other option?

Well, Rohit and Virat still have a glimmer of hope. They are part of the ODI scheme.

But their dream of playing in the 2027 World Cup might be wishful thinking.

All these big names struggled with their form and as a result, found themselves at the receiving end of Gambhir's bold decisions.

Yes, Guru Gambhir has initiated the transition, 'witnessing' the exits of four stalwarts within a short period of time...