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India great Virat Kohli tells BCCI he wants to retire from Test cricket
- Virat Kohli has notified the Indian cricket authorities that he intends to retire from Test matches prior to India's upcoming five-game series in England, which is set to begin on June 20, 2025.
- This decision follows Rohit Sharma’s recent Test retirement and comes amid Kohli’s declining form and ongoing discussions about appointing a younger captain for the upcoming Test cycle.
- Kohli, who is 36 years old, made his Test debut in 2011 and has appeared in 123 matches, amassing a total of 9,230 runs with a batting average close to 47. His achievements include 30 centuries, and his highest score is an unbeaten 254.
- Despite a century in Perth last November, Kohli struggled with consistency in recent tours, averaging 23.75 in Australia and facing mental pressures he discussed publicly at a March IPL event.
- If Kohli retires, India will lose two veteran leaders before the England tour, leaving a largely inexperienced middle-order and increasing challenges amid reported dressing room tensions.
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The Independent (US)India superstar Virat Kohli ‘indicates intention’ to retire from Test cricket
The news comes three days after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the format
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