Kohli called curtains on his Test career on Monday, 12 May, despite India's five-Test tour of England in June fast-approaching. Kohli finishes as one of the finest Test batters of his generation, with 9230 runs in the format - the fourth-best by an Indian batter - and 30 Test centuries.
From 2016-19, the 36-year-old enjoyed a highly productive period with the bat, scoring 4,208 runs in 43 Tests at an average of 66.79, with 16 centuries and 10 fifties and the best score of 254*. Right from his Test debut in 2011, Virat encountered very few failures till 2020. However, it was
As Kohli bids an emotional farewell to Test cricket earlier this week, the IPL has borne witness to his remarkable resurgence in the shortest format. Representing Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 18th season. Kohli's 2025 campaign has been one of grit, poise, and controlled aggression -- a
Before the England tour of five Tests kick-starting India's ICC World Test Championship campaign, the 36-year-old Virat sent shockwaves in world cricket after announcing his decision to pull down the curtains on his 14-year, 123-match-long Test career.
Virat Kohli, a modern-day Test icon who impressed in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) conditions with his sublime strokeplay and aggression, played his last match in India's last tour of a gruelling Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Former England cricketer Michael Atherton has said that he "loved" watching Virat Kohli play every day of his 123 Tests and felt it was hard for someone to take their eyes off the India stalwart when he dazzled on the crease in the red-ball format.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes batting stalwart Virat Kohli transformed the way India plays Test format with his "aura, swagger, and passion".
Days after after star batter Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has expressed his disappointment and requested him to "reconsider his decision".
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday confirmed that star India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will stay in the Grade A+ category despite retiring from the T20Is and Tests.
Actress Anushka Sharma has once again demonstrated her unwavering support for her husband, cricketer Virat Kohli, after he announced his retirement from Test cricket.
Following the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket, former India opener Shikhar Dhawan penned a heartfelt tribute to his long-time teammates.
As Indian cricket bids farewell to two of its modern-day greats, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the Test arena, former cricketer Yograj Singh has shared his emotional and critical take on their retirement.