Former India batsman Robin Uthappa has questioned the timing and nature of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's recent Test retirements. Uthappa stated on his YouTube channel that the exits did not appear to be 'natural,' though he did not suggest they were forced. The retirements followed a challenging period for the Indian team, including series losses. Both players had participated in domestic cricket after the Australia tour, leading some to believe they intended to continue playing Tests, making their subsequent announcements a subject of ongoing discussion.