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- On May 12, 2025, Virat Kohli announced his decision to end his Test cricket career with India, closing a distinguished chapter that spanned nearly 14 years, 123 matches, and amassed 9,230 runs.
- His retirement followed Rohit Sharma's recent Test exit and came amid Kohli's declining Test form, including only 190 runs in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- Kohli scored 30 centuries and averaged 46.85 in his Test career, captaining India in 68 matches between 2015 and early 2022 with 40 victories, while revolutionizing the team's approach through enhanced fitness and more aggressive strategies.
- England fast bowler James Anderson lauded Virat Kohli as among the finest players in Test cricket and expressed optimism about India's emerging fearless batsmen ahead of the five-match Test series between England and India commencing on June 20.
- Kohli’s departure creates a significant gap in Indian cricket, but experts believe the emerging talent pool could maintain competitiveness during the forthcoming World Test Championship cycle.
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Virat Kohli's Unexpected Test Exit Sparks Debate | Sports-Games
Virat Kohli's Unexpected Test Exit Sparks Debate In a surprising move, cricket icon Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket just ahead of India's challenging five-Test series in England. This decision by the 36-year-old, who has been a cornerstone of Indian cricket, drew varied reactions across the cricket fraternity.Former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar, himself a celebrated Test player, expressed his view to ANI, suggesting t…
Michael Vaughan left shocked by Virat Kohli's retirement, says no one has done more for Test cricket
Star India batter Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement on Monday, May 12. The 36-year-old revealed the decision via an Instagram post, and since then, tributes have poured in from every corner of the world. However, former cricketer Michael Vaughan was left shocked and stated that he is gutted to not see Kohli for India’s upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20. Lauding Kohli for his success and impact, Vaughan als…
What Premanand Maharaj told Virat Kohli after his test retirement
A day after announcing his retirement from Test cricket, Virat Kohli, along with Anushka Sharma, visited Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan on May 13. Spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj gently asked him, “Are you happy?” Kohli responded, “Yes, I’m okay.” Maharaj Ji then advised him to remain steady and well, adding: "This prosperity is not just grace—it’s the result of virtue. Live fully in the world, but without the desire for recogni…
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