Kohli, one of the most iconic figures of the modern game, brought down the curtains on a red-ball career that has redefined India\u2019s cricketing identity over the last decade. His numbers speak for themselves: 123 matches, 9,230 runs, 30 centuries, 31 half-centuries, and an average of 46.85.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But it\u2019s the intent, aggression, and pride with which he played that will be remembered more than just the milestones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking to IANS, Raja said, \u201cWith his retirement, modern day Test cricket will feel quiet and empty, as he was its best spokesperson.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 36-year-old confirmed the news in an emotional Instagram post, summarising a journey that began in 2011 and spanned 14 unforgettable years in Indian whites.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket... There\u2019s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. As I step away from this format, it\u2019s not easy \u2014 but it feels right. I\u2019ve given it everything I had, and it\u2019s given me back so much more than I could\u2019ve hoped for,\u201d Kohli wrote.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m walking away with a heart full of gratitude \u2014 for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I\u2019ll always look back at my Test career with a smile. #269, signing off.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kohli's retirement comes after Rohit Sharma made a surprising announcement to call time on his career in the longest format of the game last week.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m walking away with a heart full of gratitude \u2014 for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I\u2019ll always look back at my Test career with a smile. #269, signing off.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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