Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said Rohit Sharma spoke to the broadcasters midway through the Sydney Test because he wanted to clear the air about his absence from the XI. Manjrekar also said retirement is a personal call,

In an interaction with ESPN Cricinfo, Sanjay Manjrekar said that India will continue with KL Rahul as the opener in the five-match Test Series in England in June, unless Rohit Sharma does something extraordinary to earn his place back in the squad.

Sanjay Manjrekar criticizes India's cricket culture of prioritizing iconic players' form over the team's best interests. He highlights the decision to move KL Rahul from the opener position, where he excelled,