In an era where teams like Australia, New Zealand, and England are quietly clinching major ICC tournaments, India continues to stumble repeatedly. While many claim that the Indian team is a formidable force, one has to wonder if this is truly the case.

Some may argue that this verdict is merely an attempt to stroke the egos of these millionaire players representing a board worth billions. Instead of embodying a nation of billions, the players often appear more like employees of a corporate firm. The crushing defeat by 209 runs in the World Test Championship Final (WTC Final) 2023 at The Oval in Lord’s offers no solace in the form of “India lost but won hearts.” The mighty Australians have unequivocally dominated the Asian giants, with the poor performance of two of the team’s most experienced players, Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara, inflicting significant damage.

As Kohli struggled to deliver the coveted trophies, Rohit took charge of India’s captaincy. However, since assuming this role, India has suffered defeats in the Asia Cup 2022, the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, and now, the pending WTC final in 2023.