US Edition‘His intention is right, but timing isn't’: Virat Kohli urged to prioritise India’s 'pride' amid Test retirement reports
- Virat Kohli, the 36-year-old Indian Test batter, informed the BCCI of his wish to retire ahead of the England series starting June 20, 2025.
- This decision follows Rohit Sharma’s recent red-ball retirement and surprised the BCCI, which has urged Kohli to reconsider given the upcoming high-stakes tour.
- Kohli has endured criticism for poor form over the past three years despite a century in Perth, while India faces a transition with several senior players stepping away.
- Kohli has scored 9,230 runs from 123 Tests with an average of 46.85 and is about 770 runs short of the 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket.
- If Kohli retires, India will lose vital experience during a critical World Test Championship cycle, potentially weakening their batting against England and beyond.
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Just say India needs you, Virat Kohli will be available: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Navjot Singh Sidhu has claimed that Virat Kohli will forget about Test retirement and make himself available for the England tour if it is told that India needs him in the side. Sidhu feels Kohli gives balance to the Indian team.
Michael Clarke backs Virat Kohli to continue playing Test cricket for India
With India all set to take on England in a five-game Test series starting from May 20, the side will be without the services of ace batter Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from the longest format recently. However, shortly after Rohit announced his retirement, rumours emerged that Virat Kohli is looking to call time on his Test career as well. Reports stated that Kohli informed the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) about hi…
‘His intention is right, but timing isn't’: Virat Kohli urged to prioritise India’s 'pride' amid Test retirement reports
Virat Kohli's potential decision to retire from Test cricket is met with strong opposition, not only from the BCCI but multiple former cricketers.
BCCI Calls On A "Highly Influential Cricketing Figure" To Stop Virat Kohli's Potential Test Retirement: Report
BCCI has called on a highly influential cricketing figure to meet the talismanic batter in the coming days and convince him to reverse his potential Test cricket retirement plans.
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