On Monday, Virt Kohl announced his retirement from the test cricket, ending with a remarkable 14 -year career in the longest game format. In 2011, he made his debut in 2011 against Western India in Kingston, Jamaica, and at the beginning of this year he played his last match in the New Year test against Australia on a cricket playground in Sydney.
Kohli decided to retire before the upcoming Indian tour of England, which will start next month with the Opener of the series in Headingley, Leeds. Before the announcement, he informed the Criket check in India (BCCI) to withdraw from his intention to withdraw from the test cricket.
Just two days later, Kohli confirmed his decision through the Instagram storyWhere he expressed gratitude for the cricket test of the role, which played in the formation of his character and taught him valuable life lessons.
Although it was a difficult choice, Kohli said he believed it was the right time to retreat. He retires as the fourth highest Indian score in the test cricket.
Here’s a complete statement by Virat Kohli
It’s been 14 years since I first wore blue bags in a test cricket. Frankly, I never imagined the way this format would take me. It tested me, it shaped me and taught me the lessons that I would take for a lifetime.
There is something deeply personal to play in white. Calm grinding, long days, small moments that no one sees, but that will remain with you forever.
When I withdraw from this format, it’s not easy – but it’s good. I gave it all I had, and it gave me a lot more than I could hope.
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 on the way.
I always look back at my test career with a smile.
Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
12 May 2025
Tune
