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3mo ago

Virat Kohli's Test Retirement Marks End of an Era for Indian Cricket

The iconic batter's decision leaves a leadership void as India prepares for the England tour, sparking debates on mental health, legacy, and Test cricket's future.

Virat Kohli will be gone from cricket once he's retired, says Ravi Shastri
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket last week.
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Virat Kohli should've captained India in England Test series: Ravi Shastri

Overview

  • Virat Kohli officially retires from Test cricket, concluding a career with 9,230 runs over 123 matches, just 670 short of the 10,000-run milestone.
  • The announcement follows Rohit Sharma’s recent Test retirement, signaling a significant transition for Indian cricket’s leadership and branding in the red-ball format.
  • Former teammate Manoj Tiwary urges Kohli to reconsider, speculating the decision may have been a 'brain fade' influenced by mental fatigue or burnout.
  • Ravi Shastri highlights Kohli’s enduring legacy in Test cricket but speculates that mental fatigue may have driven his decision, despite believing he had two more years in the format.
  • The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) faces the challenge of appointing a new Test captain and maintaining fan engagement ahead of the England series in June.