Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were offered guidance after their recent performance in Sydney, Australia where they lost 3 Test matches out of 5.The number 18 and 45 of Indian cricket team after being in the cricket hall of fame throughout

Gavaskar didn't mince words while pointing out the repeated failures of the team's batters, who failed to cross the 200 mark six out of nine times during the series.

Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has advised senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to return to domestic cricket. The recommendation comes after their dismal performance in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins also made gains in the rankings, climbing to number two after picking up five wickets in the final match. South Africa's Kagiso Rabada rose a spot to occupy the third place while injured Josh Hazlewood moved down two places to be fourth.

Both Rohit and Kohli, regarded as two of the greatest of the contemporary era have recently struggled with their batting especially in Test matches.

Former India all-rounder comes out in support of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, says they are hurt the most about their poor performances

The legendary Yuvraj Singh has come to the defense of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, following their dismal performance in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The duo drew a lot of flak after India's 1-3 defeat to Australia Down Under.

Sanjay Manjrekar on whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be considered for India's next Test assignment

Virat Kohli last played in Ranji Trophy in 2012, while Rohit Sharma has not featured in the tournament in the last nine years