Why Did Virat Kohli Retire Before the England Test Series? Possible Reasons Unveiled

May 12, 2025 Komal Das

Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer, shocked fans by announcing his immediate retirement from Test cricket via social media

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Reports reveal Kohli had informed BCCI about his decision earlier but was urged to reconsider; this announcement follows Rohit Sharma’s retirement

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Reports reveal Kohli had informed BCCI about his decision earlier but was urged to reconsider; this announcement follows Rohit Sharma’s retirement

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Kohli struggled during the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, scoring 190 runs in 5 matches despite hitting one century

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Kohli struggled during the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, scoring 190 runs in 5 matches despite hitting one century

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Kohli struggled during the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, scoring 190 runs in 5 matches despite hitting one century

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With 9230 runs in 123 matches, Kohli leaves behind a stellar legacy, including 30 centuries and a record as India’s most successful Test captain with 40 wins

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Kohli’s focus now shifts to the 2027 ODI World Cup, a dream he hopes to fulfill after India’s 2023 final loss to Australia despite his standout performance

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Virat’s retirement ends a glorious 14-year Test career, signaling his shift toward ODI cricket and readiness to lead India to future success

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