Virat Kohli Test Retirement: Virat Kohli, at the age of 36, bid farewell to Test cricket, which came as a big surprise to the cricket world. According to reports, the BCCI informed him that he was no longer fitting into the team for red-ball cricket and that his position had become uncertain. However, the board did not pressure him into retirement; instead, Kohli made the decision on his own.

Kohli had previously made it clear that if he felt he was no longer contributing to the team, he would retire. His recent performances in Test cricket had not met expectations, especially during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he was dissatisfied with his form. Following this, he told a fellow player that he could not progress further in this format, which led to his decision to retire from Test cricket.

From 2011 to 2025, Kohli played 123 Test matches, scoring 9,230 runs, including 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries. His highest score was an unbeaten 254 runs, which showcased his outstanding batting ability. His contributions to Test cricket will always be remembered, and despite his decision to retire, he will remain a legendary player in the history of the sport.