Kohli announced his retirement from the longest format of the game on May 12, which shocked many, especially since he remains one of India’s finest players. It is being said that Kohli had informed the BCCI about his decision weeks earlier, but Tiwary said it is sad for Test cricket.
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Virat Kohli has kept Test cricket alive: Manoj Tiwary
Manoj Tiwary said on Cricbuzz, “I felt a bit sad. In an era where T20 cricket is racing ahead, Kohli has kept Test cricket alive. He could have easily not given it the required importance. But he kept Test cricket as a priority always. We saw that in his captaincy, too. I’ll ask him to close his eyes and take the retirement back as soon as possible. It’ll bring back the happiness on the faces of all cricket fans.”
The commentator said that the cricket world still needs Virat Kohli in Test cricket, and he hopes the former captain rethinks his retirement. The former batter added, “Sometimes you face a time when a brain fade can happen and you make a decision. It’s possible he had that too. There’s a lot of cricket left in him. He was too close to 10,000 runs.”
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Sanjiv Goenka hails RCB fans for heartwarming gesture
However, the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out due to rain. The crowd turned up in huge numbers and paid tribute to Kohli, wearing all-white jerseys imprinted with 18 on the back.
Truly heartening to see fans turn up in whites to honour @imVkohli’s remarkable Test legacy. A simple yet powerful tribute to a player who has inspired a generation and elevated the stature of red-ball cricket in India. #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/XG2aBwCBNO
— Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) May 17, 2025
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