Virat Kohli, India’s star batsman, has retired from Test cricket, leaving fans disappointed and wondering why he made the decision so quickly. Recently spotted at an airport with his wife Anushka Sharma, Kohli was approached by a fan who expressed his sadness about Kohli’s retirement. The fan said, “Sir, you did wrong… Why did you retire? I won’t watch cricket anymore… I used to watch Test matches for you.” Kohli didn’t respond and got into his car.
The fan then said, “We’ll wait for you in the ODI,” and added, “This time RCB will win.” Kohli has been a key player for India, and his retirement marks the end of an era. He made his Test debut in June 2012 against the West Indies, scoring 76 runs in three Tests.
A Stellar Career
Kohli’s Test career was marked by several memorable moments. He scored his first Test century in Adelaide in January 2012. In 2014-15, he scored 692 runs at an average of 86.50 in Australia, including four centuries and two half-centuries. Kohli’s captaincy saw India win 40 out of 68 Tests, with 17 losses and 11 draws.
Some of his notable performances include:
- Scoring 235 against England in Mumbai
- Making 149 in the first Test against England at Birmingham
- Scoring an unbeaten 254 against South Africa in Pune
Kohli’s Indian team became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia in over seven decades. He was involved in a controversy during the South Africa series when he reacted to a LBW appeal being turned down, referencing the ‘Sandpapergate’ scandal.
Kohli’s retirement has sparked a mix of emotions among fans, with some still holding out hope that he’ll continue to be involved in the sport they love. As one fan said, “We’ll wait for you in the ODI.” The future of Indian cricket without Kohli in Test cricket remains to be seen.