Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir (AFP Photos) New Delhi: The former Indian cricket team Captain Virt Kohli announced his retirement from the test cricket on Monday through the position of social media and closed a 14 -year career in format. The 36 -year -old cricket, which debuted in 2011, played 123 matches for India and recorded 9,230 runs with 30 centuries on average 46.85.The head coach of the India Gautam Gambhir, who played alongside Kohli for Delhi and the national team, shared a report on social media, recognized by Kohli’s retirement.“A man with a lion passion!Kohli issued an announcement on his Instagram page and dealt with speculation about his future in a format that has intensified after a recent Australian tour.“I go away with a heart full of gratitude – for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every person who made me feel along the way,” Kohl said.“It’s been 14 years since I first wore Baggy Blue in a test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the way this format would take me. It’s tested, shaped me and taught me lessons that I take throughout my life,” he added.
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During his time, Kohli led India as number one in the test ranking and in 2018-19 he achieved victory in Australia the historic series in Australia.Kohli will continue to play one -day international, after he resigned from the T20 International last year after contributing to victory in the Indian World Cup in the Caribbean.His latest test series in Australia was relatively subdued and represented only one century. At the end of his career shortly from 10,000 cross -country milestones, which was once considered achievable.“There is something deeply personal to play in white. Silent grind, long days, small moments that no one can see, but it will stay with you forever,” Kohl said in his farewell message.
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“When I withdraw from this format, it’s not easy – but it’s right. I gave him everything I had and gave me a lot more than I could hope. I always look back at my test career with a smile,” he concluded.The Kohli testing career statistics include seven double centuries, the highest for Indian players, overcoming cricket legends Sunil Gavascar, Sachin Tendulkar, Viender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid.Its impact on the test cricket was significant at a time when this sport dominated the T20 league, which helped maintain the interest of fans in traditional format. The cricket legend Sir Viv Richards, who was often compared for his aggressive style, acknowledged this post.
