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Having made his debut against the West Indies in 2011, Kohli cemented his place in the Test setup later in that year during the tour of Australia. Read further on Dynamite News:
Virat Kohli announces retirement form Tests
New Delhi: One of the most celebrated cricketers and India’s batting stalwart Virat Kohli has retired from the Test cricket, surprisingly ahead of the upcoming England series, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
Kohli retirement marks the end of a golden era in Indian cricket.
Virat Kohli takes to Instagram and shares his feelings at his retirement from Tests:
'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.
'There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.
'As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for.
'I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way.
'I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile.
#269, signing off.
🇮🇳❤️'
Virat Kohli had informed the BCCI about his decision to retire on May 10. Then the board asked him to reconsider the decision. On May 11, a senior official also contacted Kohli personally, but Virat remained firm on his decision.
Virat Kohli played 123 Test matches in his 14-year Test career, in which he scored 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries. During this, he also scored 7 double centuries. In 2017 and 2018, he also received the title of 'ICC Test Player of the Year'. As captain, he led India to historic Test victories and also took Team India to the top of the world Test rankings. Virat Kohli has already retired from T20.
He last featured for India in the ODI format in the Champions Trophy this year, a tournament the Men in Blue won under Rohit Sharma's leadership.
After announcing his retirement, Kohli issued a statement saying that "I will remember my Test cricket happily".
