Virat Kohli retires from Test match cricket

12 May 2025 • 4:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Virat Kohli, the 36-year-old Indian cricket star, has announced his retirement from Test match cricket.
  • His decision comes shortly after the retirement of former India captain Rohit Sharma and just before India's summer series against England.
  • Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 and captained the team for eight years, becoming a prominent figure in Indian cricket.
  • Over his 14-year Test career, he scored 9,230 runs, including 30 centuries, and is considered one of the best batters in the world.
  • Kohli's retirement leaves a significant void for India as they prepare for the upcoming England series.

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