The Indian main selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that Virt Kohli handed over his decision to leave the test cricket at the beginning of April, weeks before he published it in May. The confirmation came during the announcement of the Indian series of five tests in England, where Agarkar dealt with recent pension calls Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Agarkar clarified during Notification of the team for India’s test series against Englandthat the decision to withdraw from the longest format was completely Kohli and was not affected by neither selectors or advice. The former Indian captain’s retirement has long been speculated, especially after the Rohit departure from the test cricket and for many was a surprise due to the significant nature of the English tour.
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“When the boys like the retirement, always the big holes to fill in. Ashwin also retired. These three were devoted. Always difficult. One way to look at it is an opportunity for someone else.
“Virat reached out in early April, it seems to give 200% every ball that plays, even if he doesn’t burn or on the pitch. He felt he got everything he had if he couldn’t keep up by standards.
The Indian loss of the home test series in New Zealand, followed by the defeat of Border Gavascar Trophy defeats to Australia, caused an introscance in the album, which forced the care of younger players to build a party for the future.
The transition now formally began SHUBMAN GILL has been appointed a new Indian test captain. Only 25, Gill will lead a youthful group to a series of five matches against England, where many new generation talents will be tested under demanding conditions.
Kohli’s early intimation on the Board of Directors will cope with earlier reports that BCCi was informed weeks in advance, although the highest officials hoped to convince him to perform one final trial. Eventually Kohli decided to end his famous red ball career according to his own conditions.
Kohli boasts 123 tests, more than 9,000 runs and 40 wins as a captain – one of the best test careers in the history of Indian cricket. Although it will no longer appear in the longest format, Kohli is expected to continue playing ODIS with regard to the 2027 World Championship.
Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
May 24, 2025
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