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End of an era: Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket

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End Of An Era: Virat Kohli Announces Retirement From Test Cricket

By IANS News May 12, 2025 • 12:08 PM View: 851

T20 World Cup: Indian cricket stalwart and former captain Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket.

The decision came after it was reported that Kohli had communicated his decision to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ahead of next month's five-match Test series against England.

"It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life," Kohli wrote in his Instagram post.

TAGS Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Graeme Smith Ricky Ponting Steve Waugh Sachin Tendulkar Rahul Dravid Sunil Gavaskar T20 World Cup

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