Virat Kohli's in Test cricket (Source:@ikshvaku4,x.com)
In what could signal the end of an era in Indian Test cricket, Virat Kohli has reportedly informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his intention to retire from the longest format of the game. The news comes just days after Rohit Sharma’s sudden departure from Test cricket, leaving fans reeling as two of the modern era's biggest stalwarts step away within weeks of each other.
According to a report by The Indian Express, Kohli has communicated his decision privately to the BCCI. While the board is believed to have requested Kohli to reconsider and extend his red-ball career, no final decision has been made public yet.
Fans Flood Social Media
The public response to the news has been nothing short of overwhelming. Fans took to social media in large numbers, expressing disbelief and heartbreak. Many users shared clips of Kohli’s iconic moments in whites, his fiery send-offs, and his roaring celebrations that show the intensity he brought to the format.
Take A Look At The Twitter Reactions
virat kohli keen to retire from tests, let this be the fakest news I've heard in past few days -
No Virat Kohli, you just can't do this, not right now, pleaseee, I beg of you, I'm not in a state to bear this trauma😭 -@ikshvaku4
Man that perth century was so good. If one notices that was proper Virat Kohli shots and I cld see the old him coming back but dk how did that tour ended horribly. Do consider after the England series @imVkohli Love you always ❤️ - @yush_18
My grandfather : stopped watching cricket when Kapil Dev retired.
My father : stopped when Sachin retired.
If Virat Kohli : retires from Tests today… I’ll stop too.
BCCI, please convince him to stay—Test cricket needs its KING - @the_sports_x
This is not the kohli i admired 🥲 This is not ur mentality bro cmonn don't do this to us plss.. - @Dhanushvk_
Where is your never give up attitude which grew up watching since my childhood ??? @imVkohli you can't go like this man 💔 Pls try Eng tour atleast I'm sure u will be highest run scorer for the team 🥹🙏 - @Saurav_viratian
Running away at this situation will be very cowardice bro @imVkohli A legend doesn't runs away, prove your worth one last time in the last stage of career, that's what a legend does. Failing 4 out of 5 years then retiring with means you're not doing justice for your country. - @itswhatitisdude
Kuch dino me Virat Kohli bhi MS Dhoni ki tare sirf IPL hi khelega 💔 - @McGurk_Tristan
Imagine test format without Virat Kohli 💔 -@KohliPeak
@bcci_x Virat Kohli jaisa Banda jisne apni test captaincy , ipl captaincy step down wali baat leak bhi hone di kabhi , do you seriously think ye leak hone de dega wo - @blindslogging
Virat Kohli said - "Butter chicken isliye nhi choda ki 36 ki age par retirement lu". - @14Pkmkb
Virat Kohli Significant Contribution In Test Cricket
Virat Kohli has been one of the most celebrated players in Test cricket over the past decade. His aggressive leadership, supreme fitness standards, and commitment to the red-ball game has helped India to redefine their performance in this format.
It is important to note that Kohli has played 123 matches in this format and has made 9230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries to his name.
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