Virat Kohli Retires from Test Cricket, Announces Decision via Social Media

Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket: Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket. The cricketer has announced his retirement on social media.

By Bollyy 12 May 2025 in Latest News

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Virat Kohli Retires from Test Cricket, Announces Decision via Social Media

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Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket: Indian cricket has suffered two major setbacks within a week. After Rohit Sharma, now Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket. The cricketer has announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, 12 May 2025, sharing the information on social media.

Virat Kohli announced his retirement

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Let us tell you that Virat Kohli shared the information about his retirement from Test cricket on Instagram. The cricketer posted on Instagram and wrote, "It has been 14 years since I wore the baggy blue for the first time in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined what journey this format would take me on. It tested me, shaped me and taught me lessons that I will carry with me for life".

Virat Kohli expressed gratitude

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Continuing his point, Virat Kohli further wrote, "Playing in whites is a very personal experience. The quiet hard work, the long days, the little moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. As I step away from this format, it's not easy - but it feels right. I have given it my all and it has given me more than I expected. I leave with a deep gratitude - to the game, to the people I shared the field with and to every single person who saw me along the way. I will always look back on my Test career with a smile. #269, Signing off.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli spotted at the airport

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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were spotted at the airport before announcing their retirement. The couple has been clicked while travelling between Mumbai and Bangalore. In the pictures, Virat is seen in a white T-shirt and beige trousers, while Anushka was seen in a pink and blue shirt with denim jeans. Both waved to the paparazzi and media persons present at the airport.

Virat Kohli played 123 test matches for India

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Virat Kohli played 123 Test matches for India, in which he scored 9230 runs at an average of 46.85. The batsman finished his Test career as the fourth-highest run-scorer for India. He also led the team in 68 Test matches. Kohli also oversaw India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in 2018–19.

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