Virat Kohli’s big decision!
Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli is once again in the headlines. But this time the discussion is not about his batting but about his possible retirement from Test cricket.
Recently, after the postponement of IPL 2025 and Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket, the news of Virat Kohli also retiring from this format has shocked cricket fans.
Is Virat Kohli really retiring from Tests ?
According to reports, Virat Kohli has informed the BCCI that he now wants to say goodbye to Test cricket. He says that he no longer considers himself physically and mentally ready for this long format.
Kohli now wants to focus only on ODI cricket, although his future in this format also remains uncertain at the moment.
Kohli captained India’s Test team from 2014 to 2022 and led them to a historic series win in Australia in 2018-19. Apart from this, he also led India to the 2021 and 2023 World Test Finals.
However, his performance declined after 2020. In the last 30 Tests, he scored 1,669 runs at an average of 32.72, and scored just two centuries.
BCCI’s response and the role of senior players
According to sources, BCCI has not yet accepted this demand of Virat Kohli. According to the board, a top Indian cricketer like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid or Mahindra Singh Dhoni is trying to convince Kohli to remain in the team for the England series. Read More
It’s really hard to digest that Virat Kohli is retiring from Test cricket. He’s been such an iconic figure in the format, and his leadership was truly inspiring, especially during the Australia series win. However, it’s understandable that he feels mentally and physically drained after all these years. His decline in performance lately might have also influenced his decision, but it’s still a huge loss for Indian cricket. Focusing on ODIs could give him a fresh start, but I wonder if this uncertainty will continue to follow him there. Do you think he still has the same fire to dominate in the shorter format, or is this the beginning of the end of an era? Would love to hear your thoughts.