India’s ongoing freefall in Test cricket has sparked a fresh controversy after Virat Kohli’s brother, Vikas Kohli, launched a scathing attack on the BCCI, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the national selectors. His posts—shared on Instagram Threads and later deleted—were triggered during India’s struggle in their massive 549-run chase against South Africa in the Guwahati Test, putting them on the brink of a second home series whitewash within a year.
India went an entire decade—from December 2012 to October 2024—without losing a single Test series at home. That golden era, built first under Virat Kohli and later under Rohit Sharma, also included historic overseas triumphs like consecutive Border-Gavaskar victories in Australia.
But the dramatic slide since July 2024 has led to growing frustration among fans and now, family members. Vikas pointed out the stark contrast in India’s attitude then vs now:
“There was a time we played to win overseas… Now we are playing to save matches even in India. This is what happens when you change things unnecessarily which weren’t broken.”
In another explosive post, Vikas alleged that senior stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma did not voluntarily exit Test cricket but were pushed out by the management.
He questioned the selection strategy that replaced specialist batters with all-rounders and even promoted Washington Sundar to No. 3.
“Team India strategy: remove senior experienced players, remove proper 3/4/5 batsmen, play a bowler at No. 3, and use all all-rounders.
South Africa strategy: play a proper Test match team with specialist batters, spinners, pacers…
Questions need to be asked. Who is responsible?”
Both posts quickly went viral before being deleted.
