Former head coach India Ravi Shastri confirmed media news that Virt Kohli spoke to him before announced his retirement from the test cricket on Monday, May 12. Shastri said he asked Kohl a few questions, which gave him the impression that the former captain was very obvious in his mind
Shastri, when he spoke to ICC, revealed that Kohli had no regret and strengthened his belief that it was really the right moment to say goodbye to his favorite Protege with cricket red ball.
Kohli amazed many in a cricket world Notification of your immediate retirement When he was only 770 runs, he was shy by 10,000 cross -country milestones in the test cricket. India announced today in May Kohli has already informed the Indian cricket plate From his decision to leave the tests, although BCCi wanted to persuade him to play on the upcoming test tour of England, which begins on June 20.
But Kohli continued his retirement and released a sincere farewell remark, explaining why he decided to leave the format that “tested me, formed me, and taught me the lesson that I would wear throughout my life.”
“I talked to him about it. His mind was very clear,” Shastri said.
“I talked to him, I think a week before the announcement and his mind was created – he felt he gave everything he had.”
“There were no regret. I asked him one or two questions – a personal conversation – and was very clear: there was no doubt in his mind. It made me feel,” Yes, time is right “. His mind told his body that it was time to go.
“Ideally, everyone might want to continue. But then they look at a larger picture. He feels that he can contribute massively in a one -day game. He has a lot of franchise crickets left in his life,” Shastri added.
Virat has 2-3 years of test cricket: Shastri
Shastri appreciated Kohli had a huge impact on the test cricket and his global audienceThat it would be difficult for everyone to replicate the type of intensity that Kohli brought to the play in white.
The former head coach, however, admitted that he still believed that Kohli could continue to play the test cricket for another few years.
The light was on constant toll control, the public and the star could attract the mental well -being of cricket, although Kohli remains one of the most suitable players in the world.
“The virat surprised me because I thought there was at least two or three years of test cricket left,” Shastri said.
“But when you’re mentally fried and boiled, that’s what sends signals to your body. Maybe you would be the most physically best guy around – Fitter than half of the team – but if your mind is ready, he says,” that’s “.”
Kohli will continue to represent India in a one -day international and play for Royal Challengers Bengalur in Premier League, India. His departure from the tests came only five days after Rohit Sharma also announced his departure from the longest format.
The head of the selection committee and team management will have a lot to consider because they are preparing to choose a team for a series of five tests from 20 June. India is expected to announce a group for England in the last week of May.
Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
May 15, 2025
