The cricket world was still reeling from Rohit Sharma’s shocking Test retirement announcement on May 7. Fans expected Virat Kohli to continue leading the team in the Test format, at least for the England tour. However, just five days later, ‘King Kohli’ stunned everyone by announcing his own Test retirement. As India’s most successful Test captain, Kohli left many questions unanswered. Now, a surprising revelation has emerged that the BCCI had considered reinstating Kohli as captain, only to change its mind at the last minute.
A Captain Reborn?
The BCCI had hinted at giving Kohli a second chance as captain during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to India Today, Kohli’s close associates revealed that he was given the impression he would be reinstated as captain after the Adelaide Test. However, circumstances took a dramatic turn. At that point, the series was tied 1-1, but India suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat in Adelaide.
Kohli had played in the Ranji Trophy for Delhi, hoping to be reinstated as captain. However, India’s 3-1 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy changed everything. Kohli has since retired from Test and T20 cricket and will focus solely on ODIs. He is currently playing in the IPL 2025 and is on track to win the Orange Cap, having scored 505 runs in 11 matches so far. He needs just six more runs to take the top spot.
The Aftermath
Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket has sent shockwaves through the cricket community. His legacy as India’s most successful Test captain will be remembered for years to come. The revelation that the BCCI had considered reinstating him as captain has sparked debate about the circumstances surrounding his retirement. As Kohli continues to play in the IPL, fans will be watching closely to see how his ODI career unfolds.
- Kohli needs just 6 runs to win the Orange Cap in IPL 2025.
- He has scored 505 runs in 11 matches so far.
- Kohli will play against KKR on May 17.