Cricket

"Salute him for tremendous contribution": Virat's childhood coach

: Following his pupil's retirement from Test cricket, star India batter Virat Kohli childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma lauded the 36-year-old for an illustrious Test career and expressed hope that he will be there to win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 for India.

2025-05-12T12:42:25.237433+00:00 IST

How Virat Kohli toyed with rattling pace, bounce in South Africa

As Team India prepares for a challenging transition with Virat calling it quits in Tests just days after Rohit Sharma, fans have plenty to reminisce over when it comes to Virat's Test career.

2025-05-12T12:33:54.166375+00:00 IST

Wassan's emotional tribute to Virat's illustrious Test career

Former cricketer Atul Wassan sang a verse in India's batting mainstay Virat Kohli and stood with his decision to retire from Test cricket, even though he felt the 36-year-old would dazzle in England next month.

2025-05-12T12:08:49.939508+00:00 IST

Sachin recalls heartwarming incident with young Virat Kohli

Pulling down curtains on his 14-year, 123 match long Test career on Monday, Virat has sent shockwaves around the world and left India in need of a massive transition heading into their five-Test England tour, which will start from June 20 and will mark the starting point of India's ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign.

2025-05-12T11:52:55.494138+00:00 IST

"The Whites will miss you”: Indian Cricket fraternity

After months of speculation, Virat Kohli has officially called time on his illustrious Test career, bringing the curtain down on a red-ball journey that helped define an era in Indian cricket. At 36, Kohli's decision to step away from the longest format ends a storied chapter marked by iconic centuries, fearless captaincy, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence.

2025-05-12T11:39:11.111808+00:00 IST

We should respect...": BCCI VP Shukla on Virat's Test retirement

In a massive development ahead of the England tour of five matches, which will kickstart India's ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Tests after 14 years, marking an end to a brilliant career spanning 14 years and 123 Tests.

2025-05-12T11:37:38.402145+00:00 IST

Madan Lal weighs in on Virat's "surprising" Test retirement

Madan Lal, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning Indian team, believes stalwart Virat Kohli's decision to retire from Test cricket is a "personal decision" but remains a surprising one as the five high-stakes Tests in England are just a month away.

2025-05-12T11:24:53.316082+00:00 IST

Cricketers recall Virat Kohli's contribution to Test cricket

After months of speculation, Virat Kohli has officially called time on his illustrious Test career, bringing down the curtains on a red-ball journey that defined an era in Indian cricket. At 36, Kohli's decision to retire from the longest format comes after a storied career marked by unforgettable centuries, aggressive captaincy, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

2025-05-12T10:52:51.417016+00:00 IST

Fantastic ambassador for Test match cricket: Shastri on Kohli

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded India's batting maestro Virat Kohli's illustrious Test career following his announcement of retirement from the longest format of the game on Monday.

2025-05-12T10:37:55.672438+00:00 IST

'From a young dreamer to a red-ball legend': Rajkumar Sharma

As the cricketing world comes to terms with the end of an era following Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket, heartfelt tributes have poured in from every corner. Kohli's childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, who played a pivotal role in shaping the cricketer's early years, penned an emotional message.

2025-05-12T09:58:20.640605+00:00 IST

A look at five players who can be India's man for crisis in ENG

The Indian cricket team has found itself in a precarious situation after batting maestro Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement on Monday, a month before the five high-stakes fixtures in England.

2025-05-12T09:46:18.466539+00:00 IST

Jay Shah, Rajiv Shukla react to Virat Kohli's Test retirement

The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla expressed their thoughts on India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket.

2025-05-12T09:31:03.993642+00:00 IST

"Man with lion's passion": Gautam Gambhir

Virat Kohli's retirement from Tests closes a legendary chapter. His aggressive style, unmatched consistency, and leadership redefined India's approach in the red-ball format. Under his captaincy, India became a dominant force away from home, and he inspired a generation with his fitness and commitment. India head-coach Gautam Gambhir posted on his official X account after his retirement,

2025-05-12T09:27:03.671103+00:00 IST

a look at Virat Kohli's highs and lows in England

Kohli's final chapter in Test whites played out far from home, during a disastrous Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Once a land of his triumphs and transformation, Australia became the backdrop to a painful farewell. His last innings was the same way of dismissal, edging behind after chasing another delivery outside off-stump from Scott Boland. Virat has witnessed it all in Australia, from coming of age to dominance to utter helplessness against forces of age, muscle memory, and time.

2025-05-12T08:14:11.140206+00:00 IST

"Legacy will continue forever": BCCI on Kohli's retirement

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) expressed their thoughts on star India batter Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket.

2025-05-12T07:41:55.159015+00:00 IST

Australia to Australia: Full circle of Virat Kohli’s Test journey

Speculation around Virat Kohli's red-ball future had been building for months and now, it has finally come to an end. The 36-year-old Indian cricketing icon has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of an era that saw one of the modern greats dominate the longest format of the game with unmatched passion and intensity.

2025-05-12T07:40:00.600174+00:00 IST

Former India skipper Virat Kohli bids farewell to Test cricket

India's star batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, marking an end to an illustrious 14-year-old career which saw him dominate a variety of conditions, regions, and opponents in whites, both as a batter and captain.

2025-05-12T06:41:13.858571+00:00 IST

Harris' century takes him closer to WTC final selection

Australia's left-hand opener Marcus Harris' ton in the County Championship have increased his chances for selection in the national team for the upcoming World Test Championship final against South Africa, as per the ICC official website.

2025-05-12T03:23:59.804590+00:00 IST

GT maintain focus amid IPL 2025 suspension

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) have continued their operations as usual. The current table-toppers have maintained their training routine even though the tournament was suspended on May 9 due to escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-05-11T17:41:43.480149+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet Kaur hails Indian team after winning Tri-series final

Team India delivered a commanding performance to seal the Women's ODI Tri-Series title, posting a daunting 342/7 before bundling out Sri Lanka Women for 245 in the final.

2025-05-11T17:39:42.007945+00:00 IST

Mohammad Kaif on Virat Kohli

This report comes just two days after batter and his long-time teammate Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from whites and just over a month before India kickstarts its ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign against England with a five-match series, starting at Headingley from June 20 onwards.

2025-05-11T17:13:15.624935+00:00 IST