Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test Cricket, shares heartfelt post on Instagram
- At 36 years old, Virat Kohli revealed on Instagram this Monday that he is stepping away from the longest format of international cricket, bringing an end to his Test career.
- His decision follows Rohit Sharma's recent retirement from the format, who had succeeded Kohli as captain.
- Kohli reflected on a 14-year career, praising Test cricket for testing and shaping him while describing playing in whites as deeply personal.
- He finished with 9,230 runs in 123 Tests, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties, and is India's winningest Test captain with 40 wins from 68 matches.
- Kohli’s retirement signals an end to an era with widespread respect for his fitness, commitment, and influence on Indian Test cricket culture.
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