The Indian cricket Velký Virt Kohli first spoke of his decision to leave the test cricket. Kohli, who spoke to the charity event organized by Yuvraj Singh in London, shared that his age played a big role in the decision – even if he joked about the real reason.
“I just stain the beard two days ago. You know it’s time to color your beard every four days,” Kohli said with a smile.
Kohli announced his retirement Just before the test series against England early this year. The news was surprised by many fans and experts, especially because 36 -year -olds are still one of the most suitable crickets in the game. Many believed There has been a few more years leftMaybe even enough time to achieve 10,000 test runs.
Kohli was also thinking about his close friendship with Yuvraj Singh. He remembered how Yuvraj, along with higher players like Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan, helped settle down when he was new in the Indian team.
“We shared a very good bond in and off the field. When I started playing for India, Yuvi Pa, Bhajja PA and Zak they took me under their wings and made me feel comfortable in the dressing room,” Kohli said.
He also remembered how he watched, how Yuvraj plays through his health battles and returned to cricket with pride. “His comeback after cancer was incredible. I was a captain when he came back and played amazing knocking against England in a cuttack – I think 150 I said that day that he feels like watching cricket in our childhood.”
“I have a lot of love and respect for him. I wouldn’t come to such an action for anyone else,” Kohl added.
Kohli has lived quietly in London since his test retired, while the Indian team continues his tour of England. The new chapter starts under the new Captain Shaubman Gill.
After he lost the first match in Headingley, India bounced off with a strong victory in Edgbaston -Jejich the first test victory in this place. The team’s performance was hoping that the next generation is ready to take over it, even if the stars like Kohli and Rohit Sharma retreat.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
9 July 2025
