Dilip Vengsarkar expressed surprise at Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test retirements, expecting them after the England tour. He acknowledged their significant contribution and the void they leave. Vengsarkar highlighted the opportunity for domestic players to step up and praised Shreyas Iyer's consistent performance across formats, deferring to selectors on replacements.
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