Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli, are facing intense scrutiny after suffering a 3-0 Test series whitewash against New Zealand for the first time on home soil. This unprecedented defeat has raised serious concerns, as it marks the first time India has been swept at home in a Test series. Amid the loss, various reports are coming to state that senior Indian players had denied the request of chief selector Ajit Agarkar to play in the Duleep Trophy. According to reports from the Indian Express, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had reportedly encouraged these players to participate in the Duleep Trophy ahead of the home Test season. However, while players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma did agree initially, but they withdrew later, citing “lack of motivation.” Also Read: KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel To Play India A Match Ahead of BGT Series The report further stated that after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah made their decisions, the selectors chose to release Ravindra Jadeja, who had agreed to join the Duleep Trophy. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Washington Sundar were among the Indian players participating in the domestic tournament. BGT Series Will Be Last For Senior Players: BCCI Senior players of the India National Cricket Team have reportedly been warned of consequences following their recent home Test series loss to the Kiwis. According to some sources, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a stern warning to several key players, warning them about their future in the Test squad stating that the upcoming BGT series will be the last series for them together If India fails to secure a spot in the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final.