US Edition"Deserved On-Field Send-Off: Anil Kumble Left Fuming Over Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Test Retirements
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket quietly in early May 2025, just before India's five-match series in England starting June 20.
- Anil Kumble expressed surprise over the sudden retirements, believing both players deserved proper on-field farewells given their stature and contributions.
- Kohli played 123 Tests, scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85 with 30 centuries, while Rohit appeared in 67 Tests with 4,301 runs at 40.57 average and 12 centuries.
- Kumble emphasized that athletes should have the chance to conclude their careers on their own terms, while Siraj commended Kohli's captaincy, highlighting the team's significant progress under his guidance.
- The retirements create a significant gap in India's Test side ahead of the England series, prompting Kumble to suggest Karun Nair as a potential replacement based on strong recent domestic form.
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Shikhar Dhawan Reflects on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Test Retirements With Heartfelt Tribute, Says ‘Proud To Have Shared the Field With Two of the Finest’ | 🏏 LatestLY
Apart from being India’s fourth-highest run-getter in Tests, Kohli also India in 68 Tests – winning 40 matches, which made him the country’s most successful Test captain. Under Kohli, India also won a Test series in Australia for the first time in 2018-19. 🏏 Shikhar Dhawan Reflects on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Test Retirements With Heartfelt Tribute, Says ‘Proud To Have Shared the Field With Two of the Finest’.
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