Cricketer Virat Kohli ponders leaving Test cricket ahead of England tour; BCCI pleads with him to reconsider his decision.
Quick take on Virat Kohli possibly calling it quits on Test cricket -----------
Watch out, England! Virat Kohli might be skipping your tour after Rohit Sharma's departure
In a turn of events that's sent shockwaves through the Indian cricket scene, Virat Kohli is reportedly preparing to bid adieu to Test cricket - just days after Rohit Sharma's sudden retirement announcement! Yikes, that's one heck of a blow for Indian cricket, isn't it?
Now, if you're thinking, "Oh, come on! Not Virat too?" Well, it seems the news comes straight from the Indian Express, as per their sources[1]. So far, Kohli has informed the Indian cricket board of his desire to retire from Tests, but BCCI officials have implored him to reconsider as the English tour is just around the corner[2]. As I write this, we're still waiting for Kohli's response to the BCCI plea.
The news has thrown the BCCI into a tizzy, and with good reason. If Kohli chooses to retire, it'll leave an Indian batting lineup in England with limited experience, aside from KL Rahul (58 Tests), majorly inexperienced in the Test format. Oh dear, things are looking a bit grim there! That also means the team will be without the calming presence of Kohli and Rohit, who together have led the Indian team in Test cricket for nearly 11 years.
Kohli's performance in the format has seen a dip over the years[3]. Despite scoring an impressive 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85 in his career, he's managed only 1,990 runs in 37 Tests with three centuries in the last five years. No wonder he struggled in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he managed a mere 23.75 average!
Still, Kohli's record in England has been stellar, particularly in 2018[4]. Despite a rocky first tour, he averaged 593 runs, including two centuries and three fifties! So there's a glimmer of hope, but we'll have to wait and see how this unfolds.
For now, let's keep our fingers crossed that Kohli reconsiders and hearts a Test comeback. After all, Test cricket needs its dedicated champions, doesn't it?
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- [Sources]
- [1] Indian Express: BCCI requests Virat Kohli to reconsider retirement from Test cricket
- [2] ESPNcricinfo: Virat Kohli might retire from Test cricket; BCCI begs him to reconsider
- [3] Cricbuzz: The decline of Virat Kohli in Test cricket
- [4] Sportskeeda: Virat Kohli's Test records in England: A roaring comeback story
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- If Virat Kohli decides to retire from Test cricket, the Indian cricket team might face a challenging tour in England, as they will lack experienced players like Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have led the team for nearly 11 years.
- In 2025, Virat Kohli finished fourth in the IPL Orange Cap race, scoring 505 runs, demonstrating his formidable batting skills even outside his Test career.
- Despite a dip in his performance in recent years, Kohli's record in England remains impressive, such as his stellar performance in 2018, where he scored 593 runs, including two centuries and three fifties.
- Due to the potential loss of their key players like Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the burden of maintaining the team's average performance might fall upon the younger, less experienced Indian cricket team players.
- In the wake of Rohit Sharma's retirement and Virat Kohli's reported retirement plans, the Indian cricket fans are eagerly waiting for Kohli's response to the BCCI's plea, hoping that he will reconsider his decision and continue to play Test cricket.
