India's Troubles Mount Before England Tour Amidst Virat Kohli's Potential Test Retirement
Virat Kohli Test Retirement News: Following Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma's announcement of his retirement from Test cricket, a shocking report has emerged regarding Virat Kohli. Reports suggest Kohli has informed the BCCI of his intention to retire from Test cricket.
India's Difficulties Increase Before England Tour
Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 7th via social media. News of Virat Kohli's potential retirement delivers another significant blow to the Indian team, making the upcoming England tour even more challenging.
Will Kohli Also Say Goodbye to Test Cricket?
According to a report by the Indian Express, Kohli has indicated to the BCCI that he is considering retirement from Test cricket. A senior BCCI official has reportedly advised him to reconsider his decision. This decision could have a profound impact on Indian cricket.
Virat Kohli's Test Career
Virat Kohli debuted in Test cricket against the West Indies in 2011. His last Test match was against Australia in Sydney in January 2025, where his performance was underwhelming. He scored 190 runs in 9 innings at an average of 23, managing only one century in the Perth Test.
Intention to Continue ODI and T20 Careers
While Kohli may retire from Test cricket, he intends to continue playing ODIs and T20s. It's noteworthy that Kohli retired from T20 cricket after winning the T20 World Cup in 2024.
Kohli's Potential Decision on the England Tour
Indian selectors are expected to announce the team for the Test series commencing in England on June 20th. There are reports suggesting that Virat Kohli may opt out of this Test series and announce his retirement from Test cricket.
