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Cricket Fraternity reacts as Virat Kohli retires from Test Cricket

May 12, 2025
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Virat Kohli retires from Test Cricket (PC: BCCI and ICC)
Virat Kohli retires from Test Cricket (PC: BCCI and ICC)

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, concluding a remarkable 14-year Test career in the longest format of the game. The 36-year-old made the announcement via Instagram, expressing gratitude for the journey that saw him play 123 Test matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, which includes 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries.

On his Instagram, he wrote, “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life. There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. 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. #269, signing off.”

After Virat’s official announcement, the cricketing fraternity reacted to the news and posted about his journey in Tests. BCCI said it’s the end of an era and posted, “Thank You, Virat Kohli! An era ends in Test cricket but the legacy will continue FOREVER! @imVkohli, the former Team India captain retires from Test cricket. His contributions to #TeamIndia will forever be cherished!”

Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted on their social media page, “The curtain falls on a monumental Test Era. But his legacy lives on, etched in time and carved in pride. Thank you, Virat Kohli, for the fire, the bravery, and the unmatched passion. You didn’t just play this format, you elevated it.”

Virat’s close friend AB de Villiers posted on X and congratulated Virat, “Congrats to my biscotti @imVkohli on an epic Test career! Your determination & skill have always inspired me. True legend!”

ICC posted, “Whites off, crown intact. Virat Kohli bids goodbye to Test cricket, leaving behind an unmatched legacy.”

Former India Women’s Cricket team pacer Jhulan Goswami wished for his future ahead and wrote, “There was something about @imVkohli in whites. It wasn’t just skill. It was intent. He didn’t want to survive. He wanted to dominate. To conquer. And in the process, he gave us 14 years of unforgettable memories. Best of luck for your journey ahead.”

Here is how the Cricket Fraternity has reacted as Virat Kohli announces his Test Cricket retirement

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