Indian cricket team's stability amidst impending transitions has raised concerns. Yograj Singh likened the current situation to the team's struggles post-2011 World Cup when key players retired or were removed,

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from Test cricket, a development that happened just weeks before the scheduled selection meeting for the tour of England in late June. Having earlier retired from T20 internationals following India's World Cup win in June 2024 in Barbados,

James Anderson acknowledged Virat Kohli's greatness in Test cricket, despite their fierce rivalry. Anderson believes India possesses the talent to overcome Kohli's retirement, highlighting the impact of IPL players in Test cricket.