Virat Kohli has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, drawing the curtain on a stellar 14-year career that redefined modern Indian cricket.
Kohli played 123 Tests, 68 of them as captain, amassing 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85. His leadership and batting prowess made him one of the most influential figures in the longest format of the game.
In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Kohli said:
“As I step away from this format, it’s not easy – but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for. I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude – for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile.”
Kohli’s retirement marks the end of an era for Indian Test cricket, leaving behind a legacy of passion, resilience, and unmatched commitment to the red-ball game.
