India National Cricket Team batter Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket. The batter made the decision public through a social media post on Monday (12th May), saying that he will always look back at his career with a smile.
India National Cricket Team batter Virat shocked many with his decision, and it came just ahead of the five-match Test series against England. The premier batter took to his Instagram account, talking about how Test cricket helped him shape his career. He said:
"It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life.There's something deeply personal about playing in whites.
"The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. As I step away from this format, it's not easy - but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for.
"I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude - for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I'll always look back at my Test career with a smile. 269 signing off."
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Virat Kohli ends his career as one of the greats of the game. He made a massive impact in the format, and it was because of himthat Test cricket was alive. He ended his career with 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85 in 123 games. His tally also included 30 Test tons and 31 fifties.
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