Virat Kohli has hung up his boots in Test cricket, marking the end of an era for Indian cricket. For 14 years, Kohli donned the baggy blue jersey, a journey that tested his mettle and shaped him into the cricketer he is today. Kohli’s reflections on his Test career highlight the profound impact it had on his life and career.
Kohli’s Test career spanned 123 matches, with 9230 runs at an average of 46.9. He scored 30 centuries and 31 fifties, with a highest score of 254 not out against South Africa. His impressive record includes 1027 fours and 30 sixes.
Career Highlights
Here are some key statistics from Kohli’s illustrious Test career:
- Total matches: 123
- Innings: 210
- Runs: 9230
- Highest score: 254* (vs South Africa)
- Average: 46.85
- Strike rate: 55.57
- Centuries: 30
- Fifties: 31
- Fours: 1027
- Sixes: 30
Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket brings an end to a remarkable chapter in his cricketing journey.