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IPL Chairman Urges Virat Kohli to Reverse Test Retirement if RCB Triumphs

Dhumal cited Kohli’s exceptional fitness as proof he should stay on India’s Test team

Is there a chance Virat Kohli will take back his Test retirement?
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IPL chairman's request to Virat Kohli if RCB wins IPL 2025 finale: 'Hope he doesn't take retirement'

Overview

  • IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal asked Kohli to reconsider his April decision to retire from Test cricket, particularly if Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the IPL 2025 title.
  • Dhumal compared Kohli’s dedication to cricket with that of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic and praised his current fitness level.
  • Kohli informed the BCCI selection committee of his retirement plan in April before publicly announcing the end of his 14-year Test career in May.
  • The BCCI has already unveiled new faces for India’s five-Test tour of England and is eyeing Shubman Gill as the likely successor to lead the Test side.
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru are one win away from their first IPL championship in Ahmedabad, a result that may sway Kohli’s future in both Test and IPL formats.