Rohit & Kohli Snubbed Ranji Trophy? Shocking truth revealed

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  • By Dr. AK Rana

For weeks, social media was buzzing with a single question—Why were Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli reluctant to play domestic cricket?

And now, as they finally step onto the Ranji Trophy stage, attracting crowds unlike anything seen before in domestic cricket, the answer is right there for everyone to see. But was the hesitation ever really about playing? Or was it about the circumstances in which they were being asked to play?

A legend getting dismissed by a junior cricketer—it’s a moment that makes headlines. And not in a way any veteran would appreciate. Let’s not kid ourselves: nobody wants to wake up to an article screaming “17-year-old dismantles the great Virat Kohli!” or “Even legends aren’t safe from rising talent.” It’s not about ego; it’s about the narrative. Because if they do get out to a younger player, it’s a “decline.” And if they don’t, it’s “unfair to the juniors.” And if they say anything on the field? Well, then it becomes “Should they really be arguing with the youngsters? Shouldn’t they act their age?”

So, which is it? They can play, but they can’t compete?

A Selection Process or an Exit Strategy? Kohli

Then there’s the bigger issue—the selection criteria. With the weight of international cricket already on their shoulders, they now have to prove themselves in the Ranji Trophy too? Let’s be honest, asking players of their caliber to go through domestic cricket to secure a spot is a bit like making a university professor retake high school exams just to prove they still belong. It’s not exactly a level playing field.

More importantly, does this set a dangerous precedent? A few bad performances in a domestic tournament, and suddenly, the selectors have their reason to move on. Given that Rohit and Kohli’s recent form hasn’t exactly been stellar, this could be the easiest way to justify their exit—without ever saying it out loud.

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The Olympic Parallel: Lessons from Wrestling

Some argue that this is how things work in other sports. Wrestlers, for instance, must compete at domestic levels before they’re selected for the Olympics. And yet, look at what happened—India’s wrestling team, which had delivered multiple Olympic medals in the past, returned empty-handed in the last edition. Why? Because the proven veterans weren’t sent, and the fresh batch struggled to handle the pressure of international competition.

Raw talent, no matter how promising, isn’t a substitute for experience. Young players need guidance. They need to be in an environment where they know someone has their back— “Play your game, we’re here with you.” That’s what builds champions.

Change Is Needed, But at What Cost?

This isn’t about saying things should remain the same. Indian cricket does need fresh energy, and performances haven’t been up to the mark lately. But does that mean pushing out the ones who have carried the team for years?

At the end of the day, Indian cricket comes first. But sometimes, in the rush for change, we might end up losing more than we gain.

Because ultimately, it’s all about how you present things. This debate isn’t just about playing domestic cricket—it’s about the media’s obsession with negativity, sarcasm, and sensationalism just to get views. Journalism is meant to inform and elevate, not degrade and ridicule. At some point, you have to stop being a chameleon—changing colors based on what sells.

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