Sanjay Manjrekar's statement, "When to retire is up to the player, but how long to play is up to the selectors," has sparked discussions about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s futures. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat, highlighting their inconsistent performances, has intensified speculation over whether they should step aside, leaving the decision to the selectors.
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