Overview

• Madan Lal made his appeal on CricketPredicta, highlighting Kohli’s unmatched passion, experience and influence in the dressing room.
• Analyst Sunil Yash Kalra backed Lal’s plea, saying Kohli’s fitness and hunger remain strong and he continues to belong among the format’s best.
• Kohli announced his Test retirement on May 12 after 123 matches, finishing with 9,230 runs, 30 centuries and an average of 46.85.
• His departure follows the recent Test retirements of Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin, exacerbating concerns over experience and leadership depth.
• Kohli has not offered any public response to the renewed appeals, leaving his potential comeback unresolved.