Overview

• Speaking to CricTracker, Manoj Tiwary said he believes Kohli felt he was not wanted in the Test side and would likely never disclose his reasons.
• Tiwary called the May 2025 retirement shocking and argued Kohli had three to four more years of red-ball cricket based on fitness and preparation for the England series.
• Kohli's recent red-ball lead-up included a mixed 2024–25 Australia tour and a brief Ranji Trophy return at Arun Jaitley Stadium where he scored 6 off 15 balls.
• Kohli ended his Test career with 123 matches, 9,230 runs at 46.85, and 30 centuries, and he captained India in 68 Tests with 40 wins and 17 losses.
• Kohli remains retired from Tests and continues in white-ball cricket, with reports noting his next ODI assignment against Australia in October.