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Virat Kohli announces Retirement from Test Cricket
Virat Kohli Announces Retirement from Test Cricket
Virat Kohli, one of India's most iconic cricketers, has announced his retirement from Test cricket, concluding a remarkable 14-year career in the longest format of the game. The announcement came on May 12, 2025, via his official social media channels, where he expressed gratitude and reflected on his journey.
Virat Kohli, one of India's most iconic cricketers, has announced his retirement from Test cricket, concluding a remarkable 14-year career in the longest format of the game. The announcement came on May 12, 2025, via his official social media channels, where he expressed gratitude and reflected on his journey.
Career Stats (Test Format)
- Matches: 123
- Innings: 210
- Runs: 9,230
- Batting Average: 46.85
- Centuries: 30
- Half-Centuries: 31
- Highest Score: 254
- Catches: 110
- Test Cap: #269
Captaincy Legacy
Virat took over the captaincy reins in 2014 from MS Dhoni and went on to become India's most successful Test captain, winning 40 out of 68 matches he led. Under his leadership:
Virat took over the captaincy reins in 2014 from MS Dhoni and went on to become India's most successful Test captain, winning 40 out of 68 matches he led. Under his leadership:
- India became the No. 1 Test team in the world for a record 42 consecutive months (2016–2020).
- India won a historic Test series in Australia (2018–19) — the first time ever.
- He instilled a fitness-first culture in the squad, introducing the yo-yo test and raising fielding standards across the board.
- He prioritized fast bowling, helping India build its strongest pace attack ever.
Notable Achievements
- Most double hundreds (7) by an Indian captain.
- First Indian captain to win a Test series in Australia.
- Scored centuries in and against all Test-playing nations.
- Became fastest Indian to 7,000 Test runs.
- Played a key role in India’s dominance at home, with unbeaten series wins from 2013 to 2021.
What’s Next for Kohli?
- While he has hung up his Test boots, Kohli will continue to play in ODIs and the IPL.
- He is expected to be a vital part of India’s plans for the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- He will also continue as a marquee player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.
The End of an Era
Kohli’s retirement, following closely on the heels of Rohit Sharma's exit from Tests, marks the closing of a golden era for Indian red-ball cricket. His influence will remain, not only in record books but also in the aggressive, never-give-up mindset he instilled in the team.
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