End Of An Era: Virat Kohli Retires From Test Cricket

Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable red-ball career that spanned 14 years. In an emotional Instagram post on May 12, the 36-year-old reflected on his journey, describing Test cricket as a format that "tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life." Kohli ends his Test career with 9230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries — a record that cements his place among India's all-time greats. His heartfelt note, in which he said, "I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude." Kohli라이브 바카라 retirement follows closely on the heels of similar decisions by Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin, marking the beginning of a significant generational shift in Indian cricket — reminiscent of the 2012-2013 transition that saw the departures of Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virender Sehwag.

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Updated on: 12 May 2025 12:44 pm

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In this file image cricketer Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a century during a test cricket match against Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad.

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In this file image cricketer Virat Kohli celebrates scoring a century during cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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In this file image cricketer Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a century during a test cricket match against Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad.

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Virat Kohli announces Test retirement | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore

In this file image Royal Challengers Bengaluru라이브 바카라 Virat Kohli during a practice session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow.

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In this file image Royal Challengers Bengaluru라이브 바카라 Virat Kohli, right, and Lucknow Super Giants' Mentor Zaheer Khan during a practice session in Lucknow.

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In this file image Royal Challengers Bengaluru라이브 바카라 Virat Kohli, left, and Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant during a practice session in Lucknow.

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