Wasim Jaffer Links Virat Kohli's Test Retirement to Ajit Agarkar's Tenure
Former India batter Wasim Jaffer suggested that Virat Kohli's early retirement from Test cricket in May 2025 may have been influenced by his dissatisfaction with chief selector Ajit Agarkar's treatment. Kohli, who was preparing for the England tour, retired shortly after Rohit Sharma, who was reportedly informed he was no longer needed. Jaffer praised Agarkar's white-ball successes but questioned his handling of certain players. Kohli ended his Test career with 9,230 runs in 123 matches, including 30 centuries.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 31/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 10 Oct, 10:18 am. Other outlets followed.
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