Era Ends: Virat Kohli Bids Emotional Goodbye to Test Cricket After Glorious 14-Year Reign
The Voice of Canada-The Voice of Chandigarh News:
In a seismic moment for world cricket, Virat Kohli, one of the most iconic figures in the game’s history, has officially retired from Test cricket, closing the chapter on an extraordinary 14-year journey marked by passion, grit, and unmatched brilliance.
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The 36-year-old batting maestro made the announcement via Instagram, leaving millions of fans emotional and nostalgic. “Everything has to end someday… and today, I bid farewell to the format that made me who I am,” Kohli wrote.
Kohli walks away from the longest format with staggering numbers:
- 123 Tests
- 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85
- 30 centuries, 31 fifties
- 7 double centuries – a record for an Indian batter
This news comes just days after Rohit Sharma also stepped down from Test duties, marking the end of a golden era in Indian cricket. Despite a personal request from the BCCI to stay on for the upcoming high-profile series against England in June, Kohli remained resolute.
The cricketing world first saw signs of this transition last year when Kohli announced his T20I retirement immediately after helping India lift the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he played a match-winning knock in the final.
What’s next?
Kohli remains active in ODIs and the IPL, where he continues to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Insiders suggest he is now fully focused on winning the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, aiming to add one more jewel to his glittering crown.
As tributes pour in from teammates, legends, and fans worldwide, one thing is certain:
The whites may be gone, but King Kohli’s legacy will echo in every stadium where cricket is worshipped.
