Virat Kohli to Retire from Test Cricket, Informs BCCI of His Decision

India's cricketing legend, Virat Kohli, is reportedly preparing to retire from Test cricket. This news comes shortly after Rohit Sharma's announcement of his own retirement from the format. According to media sources, Kohli has communicated his decision to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), expressing his intention to step away from Test cricket. Despite this, BCCI officials have urged him to reconsider, particularly with the important England tour approaching. Kohli has yet to provide his final answer on the matter, with a decision expected in the coming days.

Kohli’s Potential Retirement Before England Tour

As reported by The Indian Express, Kohli is expected to announce his retirement from Tests before the team’s tour of England. Sources suggest that Kohli has already made up his mind but has not yet confirmed whether he will play in the upcoming England series. The BCCI has requested him to take more time to reflect on this significant decision, but Kohli has yet to respond.

Impact of Kohli’s Decision on Indian Cricket

This potential retirement follows Rohit Sharma’s recent decision to retire from Test cricket. Both Kohli and Sharma had previously announced their retirement from T20 internationals after India's victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup. With these two prominent players stepping back, Team India could face a major challenge as they prepare for the England tour.

Virat Kohli’s Test Career Overview

Virat Kohli's Test career began in 2011, and since then, he has played 123 Test matches for India. Over these matches, he has accumulated 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries to his name. Kohli was appointed as India’s Test captain in 2014, and under his leadership, the team achieved remarkable success. From 2014 to 2022, Kohli captained India in 68 Test matches, with the team winning 40 of those and drawing 11.