Mohammad Azharuddin questions timing of Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma's break: Substantiates speculation about rift

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has questioned the timing of Rohit Sharma's injury and Virat Kohli's break, adding that this only substantiates speculation about the rift.

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin said that the timing of Rohit Sharma's injury ahead of the Test series and Virat Kohli's break from ODI matches against South Africa substantiates speculation about the rift between the two stalwarts. Virat Kohli has informed that he's not available for the ODI series & Rohit Sharma is unavailable fr d upcoming test. There is no harm in takin a break but d timing has to be better. This just substantiates speculation abt d rift. Neither wil be giving up d other form of cricket. Goals & excitementWorking with Rahul Dravid @imVkohli's legacy as India's white-ball captain #TeamIndia's new white-ball captain @ImRo45 discusses it all in this special feature for https://t.co/Z3MPyesSeZWatch the full interview https://t.co/JVS0Qff905 pic.twitter.com/kFlqZxWh5t

Azharuddin took to social media to point out his concern over Kohli's break and Sharma's injury. "Virat Kohli has informed that he's not available for the ODI series & Rohit Sharma is unavailable fr d upcoming test. There is no harm in taking a break but d timing has to be better. This just substantiates speculation abt d rift. Neither will be giving up d another form of cricket," Azharuddin tweeted.