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Virat Kohli Retirement Talks Intensify as BCCI Pushes for Reconsideration

The Indian cricket icon has reportedly informed the BCCI of his intent to retire from Tests before the England tour, prompting efforts by officials and a key cricketing figure to persuade him to stay.

Rohit Sharma announced his Test retirement after poor form in the recent series.
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill are two players considered favourites for the role of Indian Test captain following Rohit Sharma's retirement.
Virat Kohli has scored 30 Test centuries - fourth most by an Indian.
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Overview

  • Virat Kohli has told the BCCI of his desire to retire from Test cricket ahead of the England series starting June 20, though no final decision has been announced.
  • The BCCI is actively lobbying for Kohli to reconsider, enlisting senior officials and a prominent cricketing figure to highlight his value to the team during this transitional phase.
  • Kohli's reported contemplation follows a lean run in the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he scored only 186 runs across five Tests, despite a century in the opening match.
  • Rohit Sharma’s recent Test retirement compounds the challenge for India's selectors, who must now prepare an inexperienced batting lineup for the England series and the new World Test Championship cycle.
  • Kohli, who has played 123 Tests with 9,230 runs and 30 centuries, remains a pivotal figure in Indian cricket, with fans and former players urging him to delay his departure.