Virat Kohli Retires From Test Cricket After 123 Matches

Virat Kohli, one of India's most prolific and influential cricketers, announced his retirement from Test cricket after a 14-year career spanning 123 matches, in which he scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. Kohli's decision, revealed through an Instagram post, came just weeks before India's five-Test series against England and marks the end of an era in Indian cricket. As a captain, he led India to 40 Test wins, the most by any Indian skipper, and was celebrated for changing mindsets and raising standards in fitness and aggression. Tributes poured in from the cricketing fraternity, including the BCCI, ICC, former teammates, and Kohli's IPL franchise, all recognizing his tremendous contributions and legacy. Kohli’s retirement leaves a significant gap in India’s Test team, but his impact on the game and his aggressive leadership style will be remembered as transformative. His brother, Vikas Kohli, also shared heartfelt messages, underscoring the personal and professional significance of this milestone.