Criticism of Kohli and Sharma's Performance in Test

India secured a commanding 280-run victory in the first Test against Bangladesh, despite disappointing performances from star players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who both dropped in the ICC Test rankings. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar criticized the BCCI for allegedly giving preferential treatment to Kohli and Sharma, suggesting that their absence from the Duleep Trophy hindered their form and could negatively impact the team. Kohli's recent struggles have led to concerns that he may no longer be in contention to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's Test run record, as he has only scored two centuries since 2020. In contrast, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill delivered outstanding performances, contributing significantly to India's victory and improving their rankings. Manjrekar remains hopeful that Kohli and Sharma can recover their form in the upcoming second Test. Overall, the situation raises questions about the treatment of high-profile players within Indian cricket, which could affect team dynamics and performance.