Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test Cricket
On May 12, 2025, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of a remarkable 14-year career in the longest format of the game. The 36-year-old made the announcement ahead of India’s five-match Test series against England, which begins on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. He shared the news through a statement on his Instagram account. A Glorious Test Career Kohli’s Test career began in 2011, and over the years, he established himself as one of India’s most prolific batsmen. He amassed 9,230 runs in 113 Tests at an average of 46.8, making him India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in Tests, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921), Rahul Dravid (13,265), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122). As captain, Kohli led India in 68 Tests, securing 40 victories, making him the most successful Test captain in Indian cricket history. Under his leadership, India achieved notable successes, including a historic series win in Australia in 2018-19 an...