Netizens are divided over reports on Virat Kohli's potential return as captain for India's final Test against Australia, amid Rohit Sharma's uncertain future.

This may see the return of Virat Kohli, the Test csaptain. The same report also suggests that Kohli could be reappointed as India's Test captain. Kohli, who led the team to 40 wins in 68 matches, was the first Indian skipper to win a Test series Down Under (2018/19).

When asked if Rohit Sharma, the designated India captain, will play in Sydney or not, coach Gautam Gambhir gave a strange reply

According to a report from The Times of India, Rohit is ‘unlikely’ to be part of the Indian Test setup after the series against Australia; however, he may not announce his retirement from the format immediately. Rohit can hold off on such a decision to avoid exacerbating the already tense atmosphere in the team.

Rohit Sharma has come under fierce criticism for his recent poor form with the bat, while his leadership has also come under heavy scrutiny in the aftermath of India's home Test series loss to New Zealand.

India's next big Test series after Australia is a fair while away but the head coach and selectors would have to take tough and important calls soon.

India’s captain has been out of form during the series in Australia and his inclusion in the decisive Sydney test is in doubt

As the world rang in 2025 last night, Virat and Anushka were seen enjoying a midnight walk in Sydney. The cricketer is currently touring in Australia for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma spotted on the streets of Sydney for a New Year Party 🎊♥️💫🎇 pic.twitter.com/6XKWOWHgPk

Virat Kohli could be on the verge of a dramatic return to the Test captaincy as the Indian cricket team finds itself at a critical juncture ahead of the fifth anoud final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

The Indian Cricket Team is all set to undergo a transition period as both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are staring at the twilight period of their glittering career.