Rohit Sharma's departure from the Test side before retirement has potentially been one of the monumental changeovers in Indian cricket. The removal of vital support staff, and other ominous signs, indicate something systemic. These are not neutered management changes, they signify unresolved issues which were simmering away beneath the surface of the changing room and at leadership levels. According to Cricblogger, Rohit's inner sanctum maybe under fire directly. What will have ruptured the public's trust was the not so quiet backdoor retirement from Test matches. Fans had either completely forgotten or neglected the idea that Rohit Sharma would ever leave his Test cricket to the wayside. The timing and Rune to Geralt would have been perfect post-Border-Gavaskar trophy (BGT), however the tiger did not depart; once again providing perhaps disappointment. Much like Virat Kohli walked out of Test cricket, reports suggested that BCCI didn't hang any sign on the walls to convince Virat to stay, nor did Rohit receive the full cappuccino treatment from the selections panel, nor public outcry. There is speculation in the timing of order of change, for when the changes were announced and how. Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar was let go for 'failing' in some way shape or form and was closely affiliated with Rohit since the start of the 2023 Parse Tantri, which included the BGT. As if to repeat themselves the BCCI also dumped Skills Coach T Dilip, Strength and Conditioning Coach Soham Desai and Massage therapist Arun Kanade. Although BCCI has not issued any formal statement, there is every likelihood that these developments signal the ascension of Gautam Gambhir as a new power block. Gambhir, who is known for his outspoken views and authoritative leadership abilities, likes to do things his own way. As Per CricBloggers’ report: “Adding fuel to the speculation, some senior players have allegedly described the dressing room atmosphere as “toxic,” suggesting that it had become increasingly difficult to collaborate with certain support staff members. This points to possible interpersonal or cultural rifts that may have contributed to the decision-making behind the scenes,” Also Read | Fans paint Chinnaswamy "White" for their King - see pictures and videos This is also fueled by internal team reports. Some of the top players have been quoted as labeling the dressing room culture as "toxic" in the last few months. Whether the turmoil is a response to allegiance to Rohit's leadership or to a reaction against a shift in direction is uncertain. Either, though, to be termed "toxic" is a disturbing sight.