Virat Kohli Test Retirement: A Look At His Remarkable Stats

Virat Kohli retires from Test Cricket [Source: @BCCI/X.com]

India cricket star Virat Kohli has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. The news, shared through an Instagram post on May 12, left fans stunned, even though rumors had been circulating for a while. Kohli, 36, posted a heartfelt message along with a picture of himself in his iconic white Test uniform.

Kohli’s retirement comes just before India’s five-match Test series against England, set to begin on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. In his emotional post, he reflected on his journey:

“It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life,” Kohli wrote.

A Glorious Test Career Spanning 14 Years

Virat Kohli’s retirement marks the end of an incredible 14-year journey in Test cricket. Known for his passion, aggression, and consistency, he leaves behind a legacy that will be hard to match.

Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies in Jamaica, just a few months after being part of India’s 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squad. His final Test appearance came against Australia in January at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 1 half-centuries, with his highest score being 254 not out* against South Africa in 2019.

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Virat Kohli's Test Career

Over his career, Kohli played 123 Test matches, scoring a total of 9,230 runs in 210 innings with an average of 46.85. He recorded 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries, with his highest score being 254 not out* against South Africa in 2019.

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Kohli retires as India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in Test cricket, only behind legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar.

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