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What Exactly Led To Virat Kohli's Test Retirement? Latest Report Reveals

Debashis Sarangi

Virat Kohli retired from Tests on Monday [Source: @pubity/X]Virat Kohli retired from Tests on Monday [Source: @pubity/X]

On Monday morning, talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli stunned the cricketing world, announcing his retirement from Test cricket. Kohli, who was given cap number 269, took to his official social media handle on Instagram, conveying his decision to the cricket community. 

Report Solves Virat Kohli's Test Retirement Puzzle

While several reports have claimed that the BCCI's decision to revamp India's Test lineup with fresh faces for the upcoming WTC cycle played a significant role in Virat Kohli's unforeseen retirement, the Indian Express has stated that the legendary batter hung up his boots to spend quality time with his family. 

As reported by The Express Sports, Kohli expressed his desire to retire from Tests, communicating the same with the BCCI in the first week of April. However, as the paper put it, the Indian cricketing body urged Kohli to reconsider his decision, with the all-important England tour coming up. 

As reported earlier, the BCCI apparently needed Kohli on the flight to the UK as a guiding force following skipper Rohit Sharma's retirement. 

However, considering the Indian batter has a young family, he called time on his illustrious Test career to spend more time with his family members. However, as Kohli has clarified, he will continue to represent India in the ODI format. 

A Look At Virat Kohli's Decorated Test Career

Hailed for his scintillating stroke play, Virat Kohli served Indian cricket with distinction, amassing 9230 runs at a superb average of 46.85. He slammed 30 Test tons, establishing himself as one of the most celebrated players in India's rich cricketing history. 

Kohli also showcased remarkable leadership attributes, taking India to new heights under his regime as a Test captain. Despite losing the inaugural WTC final vs New Zealand, the Indian team maintained an incredible home record before New Zealand finally breached the fortress with a historic whitewash.