In the middle of speculation and shock over the twin Test retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Team India’s new head coach Gautam Gambhir has offered clarity — and calm. Speaking to CNN-News18 ahead of India’s five-match Test series in England starting June 20 in Leeds, Gambhir urged people to understand the personal nature of such career calls. He said: “I think when you start the game and when you want to finish, it’s a very individual decision. No one has the right — be it the coach, the selector, or anyone in this country — to tell someone when to retire. It comes from within.” This is the first time Gambhir has addressed the exit of India’s two batting giants from red-ball cricket. Their retirements, announced within days of each other earlier this month, brought an emotional end to a golden era. While fans debate whether the decision was timely or abrupt, Gambhir stood firm in his stance — retirement is a matter of self-choice, not speculation. Even as questions hang over the timing and what this means for the team’s future, Gambhir chose to focus on what lies ahead. Read also: Angelo Mathews announces retirement from Test cricket after 17-year career A new dawn without Ro-Ko: Gambhir eyes future with quiet confidence The absence of Kohli and Rohit from the Test fold does leave a big void. But Gambhir, always known for his gritty approach, doesn’t believe in looking back too long. He added, “Yes, it will be tough, but then there’ll be people putting their hands up for sure. Someone missing out might give another person an opportunity to do something special for the country.” He drew comparisons with India’s 2013 Champions Trophy win — a campaign where Jasprit Bumrah wasn’t part of the side — to show how fresh faces can rise under pressure. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the new Test captain and squad this Saturday. Gambhir, along with chief selector Ajit Agarkar, will address the media — likely giving further insight into this transition.