Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has questioned the timing and nature of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Test retirements in May 2025. Uthappa stated that the exits did not appear "natural," suggesting that only Kohli and Sharma can reveal the full truth. Both players retired shortly after a challenging Test series in Australia and have since focused on ODI cricket, where Uthappa notes their hunger for runs has returned. Reports at the time indicated potential pressure regarding captaincy for Rohit and surprise for Kohli's decision.