Overview
- Former India batter Robin Uthappa publicly urged Virat Kohli to rescind his Test retirement, posting a training photo with a call for a comeback.
- Kohli announced his exit from Tests in May 2025 ahead of the England tour, and Rohit Sharma also retired from the format at the same time.
- Kohli’s recent form features back-to-back ODI centuries and an unbeaten half-century against South Africa, plus a Vijay Hazare Trophy hundred for Delhi.
- Uthappa has said the retirements of Kohli and Rohit did not seem natural, framing it as his view and noting only the players can explain the decision.
- Following India’s 1-3 loss in Australia, a January 2025 BCCI review tied Test eligibility to domestic participation, prompting senior players to turn out in Ranji matches.