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5mo ago

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Retire from Test Cricket, Marking End of an Era

India’s Test team faces a leadership void as two of its most iconic players step away ahead of the England series in June.

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday.
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Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli’s retirement is the second instalment of his fading away from cricket consciousness after his T20I exit in 2024. (PTI)

Overview

  • Virat Kohli announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket on May 12, just days after Rohit Sharma also retired from the format.
  • Kohli ends his 14-year Test career as India’s fourth-highest run-scorer with 9,230 runs in 123 matches, including 30 centuries.
  • As captain, Kohli led India to 40 wins in 68 Tests, making him the nation’s most successful skipper in the format.
  • Rohit Sharma’s retirement followed the BCCI’s decision to exclude him from future Test plans, while Kohli’s decision was treated as personal despite the board urging him to reconsider.
  • Shubman Gill is reportedly the frontrunner to take over as India’s Test captain, with the team preparing for a five-match series against England starting June 20.