India’s cricket landscape is on the cusp of a significant shift. After Rohit Sharma’s surprise announcement of retirement from Test cricket, whispers are circulating that Virat Kohli might follow suit. Sources close to the matter suggest Kohli has informed selectors of his intention to hang up his Test gloves.
A Familiar Pattern
This isn’t Kohli’s first rodeo when it comes to bidding adieu to a format. After India’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory, he announced his retirement from the shortest format. Now, it seems he might be taking a leaf out of Rohit Sharma’s book, who recently revealed his decision to retire from Test cricket via an Instagram story, thanking fans for their unwavering support.
What’s Next for Team India?
With the India vs England Test series just around the corner, starting on June 20, 2025, this news has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. The upcoming series, comprising five matches, is expected to be a thrilling contest. If Kohli does indeed retire, fans will be left to cherish the ROKO duo – Rohit and Kohli – in ODIs and the IPL.
Kohli’s Test Career in Numbers
Throughout his illustrious Test career, Kohli has played 123 matches, amassing an impressive 9230 runs at an average of 46.9. His highest score stands at 254*. The batting maestro has notched up 30 centuries and 31 fifties, with 1027 fours and 30 sixes to his name. As the cricketing fraternity waits with bated breath for Kohli’s next move, one thing is certain – the impending retirements are set to redefine India’s cricketing landscape.