Virat Kohli retires as India's fourth-highest run-scorer in Test cricket. He is behind the legends Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar. Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies in Jamaica. His last Test match was against Australia in January at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
This news came just days after Rohit Sharma's retirement. Both players had a challenging 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. They returned to domestic cricket for their respective state teams in the Ranji Trophy but opted to retire from Test cricket ahead of the demanding Test series in England.
Virat Kohli's Test Retirement Marks the End of an Era in Indian Cricket
Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket marks the end of an era for Indian cricket. He led the team in a record 68 Test matches, securing 40 wins and 11 draws, with only 17 losses. The veteran boasts a win percentage of 58.82%. Kohli was the captain during India’s first Test series win in Australia in 2019.
Fans React to Virat Kohli's Retirement from Test Cricket
Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket has triggered reactions across social media. Fans expressed a mix of shock and emotion at what they felt was an unexpected announcement.
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