US EditionIndia great Virat Kohli tells BCCI he wants to retire from Test cricket
- Virat Kohli, the 36-year-old former India captain, has informed the BCCI of his intention to conclude his Test cricket career before the upcoming England series scheduled to begin on June 20, 2025.
- Kohli's decision follows Rohit Sharma's recent Test retirement and selectors aiming to appoint younger leaders like Shubman Gill for the new Test cycle.
- Kohli has played 123 Tests since 2011, scored 9,230 runs with an average of about 47, including 30 centuries, and recently faced form and mental pressure challenges.
- He mentioned that he may not be able to undertake another tour of Australia in the next four years and reflected on how absorbing external disappointment and negative energy can increase pressure and desperation.
- If Kohli retires, India will lose two senior leaders and might face a largely inexperienced middle order for the upcoming England series.
41 Articles
41 Articles
The Independent
The Independent (US)India superstar Virat Kohli ‘indicates intention’ to retire from Test cricket
The news comes three days after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the format
Virat Kohli mulls Test retirement, BCCI urges him to reconsider: Report
Former India captain Virat Kohli is mulling Test retirement and has reportedly communicated his decision to the BCCI. Kohli, who largely struggled in Australia and didn't have a good time during the home series against New Zealand, has been having the conversations regarding calling it a day in Tests with the BCCI for the past month or so and has expressed his desire that he is done in the format, as per a report by ESPNCricinfo. Kohli is expect…
Virat Kohli informs BCCI he wants to retire from Tests before England tour: Sources
A top BCCI official has urged Virat Kohli to reconsider his decision after the former captain informed the board of his willingness to retire from Test cricket. India are set to tour England for a five-Test series, starting on June 20.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
