Virat Kohli Announces Retirement from Test Cricket

Team India’s star player Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket. In an emotional post shared on Instagram, Virat Kohli confirmed his decision to step away from the longest format of the game. He represented India in Test cricket for nearly 14 years, a journey he described as a matter of immense pride.

Virat Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies. Over the course of his career, he played 123 Test matches, scoring 9,230 runs, which included 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries. His final appearance in Test cricket came on January 3, 2025, in a match against Australia.

The announcement follows closely on the heels of fellow Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, who also recently declared his retirement from Test cricket. The timing of Virat Kohli’s decision, coming just days after Rohit Sharma’s announcement, has drawn significant attention.