Virat Kohli, one of India’s cricketing legends, has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to an extraordinary chapter in his career. This decision comes shortly after the departure of India’s Test captain, Rohit Sharma, marking a significant turning point for the country’s red-ball cricket scene.
Throughout his 14-year Test career, Kohli became a central figure in India’s cricketing success, particularly during his leadership from 2014 to 2022. After Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Waugh, he is the captain with the fourth-most Test victories globally.
Kohli’s final appearance in Test cricket came earlier this year during a series against Australia, where India faced a 3-1 defeat, losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after holding it for a decade. Despite the loss, Kohli’s leadership was pivotal in raising India’s competitiveness, particularly in overseas Test matches, and his era will be remembered for strengthening the team’s resolve.
The five-match Test series between England and India will begin on June 20, marking the beginning of a new era for the Indian cricket team without two of its most famous players.
