Recent reports indicate that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli won’t be able to play county cricket due to a scheduling clash. One set of county matches ends on May 26, while the next one doesn’t start until June 22. With the England series kicking off on June 20, Rohit and Virat will have no window to play county matches between May 26 and June 20.

Speaking on the ICC Review, former India coach Ravi Shastri stressed the importance of fitness above everything else. He noted that the performances of Kohli and Rohit in the upcoming white-ball games would provide a clear indication if they can regain form in test cricket.

After a tough loss to Australia, cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might need to step aside for a struggling India Test team that needs to transition.

India's top batters, captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli, are both currently struggling in red-ball cricket. Their recent performances in the Border Gavaskar Trophy have piqued the interest of fans and commentators alike, with some even saying that retirement from the longest format is a viable option.

Ravi Shastri, the former India head coach, believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should return to domestic cricket in a bid to rediscover their form before the England tour. Shastri's suggestion comes on the back of India's 3-1 series loss in Australia.

Virat Kohli last played in Ranji Trophy in 2012, while Rohit Sharma has not featured in the tournament in the last nine years