Test Farewell Incoming? Virat Kohli Reportedly Informs BCCI of Retirement Plan

May 10, 2025 Komal Das

Virat Kohli has reportedly informed the BCCI about his decision to retire from Test cricket ahead of the England tour starting June 20

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The news follows Rohit Sharma’s sudden Test retirement, leaving a void in India’s batting lineup and leadership

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Kohli’s Test form in 2024–25 was under scrutiny, with just 190 runs in five Tests, including a century in Perth but poor performances elsewhere

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Eight of Kohli’s ten dismissals against Australia were in slips, raising questions about his vulnerability to the swinging ball

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Kohli’s IPL 2025 performance contrasted his Test form, scoring 505 runs in 11 matches, showing he still thrives in limited-overs cricket

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BCCI urged Kohli to reconsider as the Test squad will be finalized by late May, with his retirement reshaping the team’s future

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India's Test team now relies on young stars like Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Shubman Gill to uphold its red-ball dominance

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Kohli’s decision signals a turning point for Indian cricket, demanding fresh strategies and leadership to sustain success

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