Did the BCCI "remove" Rohit and Virat from Test cricket? The startling assertion made by Kohli's brother: "When you try to boss around..."

Vikas appeared to dispute the new decisions made under the present administration in a since-deleted Threads post, suggesting that unnecessary intervention had disrupted a structure that had previously worked effectively for India in Test cricket.

 
As Team India struggles in the second Test match against South Africa in Guwahati, Vikas Kohli, Virat's older brother, seemed to subtly criticize the management of the team. He blasted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its tactics and asserted that veteran players were barred from Test matches.

Vikas seemed to dispute the new decisions made under the present administration in a since-deleted Threads post, suggesting that needless involvement had upset a structure that had previously functioned well for India in Test cricket. He did not specifically mention head coach Gautam Gambhir, but his comments might be interpreted as a subtle allusion to the coach and the improvements made since he took over.

"We used to play to win, even when we were abroad. Even in India, we are currently playing to win the game. In an apparently deleted tweet, Vikas stated, "This is what happens when you attempt to boss around and fix things that weren't broken.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir, chairman of the BCCI selection committee Ajit Agarkar, Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav make up the current Indian team management.

"Who is in charge?"
According to a different post, "So let's split it down: Team India's plan is to cut out senior, seasoned players. Take out the appropriate 3/4/5 batmen. At number three, play bowler. Make use of all-arounders. Well. Strategy for South Africa: Play a real test match side with specialist fast bowlers, specialist spinners, specialist openers, specialist no. 3/4/5/6 hitters, and possibly one all-rounder.

He went on to say that while he wants Team India to win, questions like "WHO IS RESPONSIBLE???" must be raised.

India's Test results have steadily declined under Gambhir's leadership, according to an ANI report. During his tenure, the team has seen more losses than victories, including an unusual streak of subpar home performances. India has regularly failed to reach the 300-run threshold, and the top order has averaged less than 30, a sharp contrast to their former dependability. The recent retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two cornerstones of India's batting for more than ten years, have also coincided with this slump.

Notably, India lost 3-0 to New Zealand at home and 3-1 to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy overseas last year. During that campaign, they also failed to get to the World Test Championship final. India is currently in difficulty at 27/2 in the two-match series against South Africa after losing the first Test by 30 runs. They still need to score 522 runs to tie the series.