Introduction
Virat Kohli’s Retirement – Retirement announcement from Test Cricket by Virat Kohli on May 12th, 2025 in between the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is a big blow to his fans. This was the second great surprise to the BCCI and the Indian Cricket fans, the declaration of his retirement just after Rohit Sharma’s declared his retirement from Test Cricket a few days back, before the upcoming England Tour.
Reason Why Virat Kohli Announced Retirement
Virat Kohli played 123 Tests. The right-hander amassed 9230 runs at an average of 46.85.At this crucial stage when he was about to break of Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar records Virat Kolhi surprised everybody by announcing his retirement from Test Cricket giving a reason justifying his decision was ‘to spend more time with his family’.
Earlier he gave reasons for his mental fatique and Injuries for his retirement from Test Cricket. “As I step away from this format, it’s not easy – but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for,” Kohli said from Test Cricket. The Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) asked him to review his decision.
BCCI Message regarding Virat Kohli's Retirement
Later BCCI announced and gave a clear message, The BCCI does not request anyone. A player’s decision is his personal choice. We don’t interfere in it,” a source told Dainik Jagran. According to the report, Kohli was told he doesn’t fit in the Test team anymore, and the same message was given to former captain Rohit Sharma in a May 7 meeting in Mumbai.
Virat Kohli's Career in Test Cricket
Virat Kohli start his career playing his first test against West Indies in 2011. He finishes his career by playing 123 Tests scoring 9230 with an average of 46.85. He scored 30 centuries and 31 fifties in his 14 years of Cricket Career.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli Retirement from Test Cricket is a very sad decision for his fans around the world. As he returned to his form again, every one was expecting and like to watch him playing one to two more years in Test Cricket.
Unforgotable Star of Indian Test Cricket, Virat Kohli will remain the Stylish Batsman of Test Cricket. Virat Kohli will always be remembered the Best Chaser in Cricket.
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