US EditionVirat Kohli announces retirement from Test Cricket, shares heartfelt post on Instagram
- On Monday, Virat Kohli declared he would be stepping away from Test cricket, concluding a 14-year tenure with the Indian team that began in 2011.
- Kohli's decision followed his earlier retirement from T20 cricket and came days after former India captain Rohit Sharma retired from the format.
- Over his Test career, Kohli amassed a total of 9,230 runs across 123 matches, achieving 30 centuries. As captain, he led India to 40 victories in 68 games and finished with a batting average of 46.85.
- In an Instagram post, Kohli reflected on how the format challenged him, influenced his growth, and provided valuable life lessons, while also admitting that making the decision to step away was difficult.
- Kohli retires as the winningest Indian men's Test captain and the fourth-most successful overall, leaving a legacy praised by cricket officials for discipline and commitment.
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