Will Virat Kohli RETIRE from test cricket, BCCI official breaks silence

New Delhi: Virat Kohli, a prominent Indian cricketer, is reportedly planning to retire from Test cricket. This unexpected announcement comes from sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Kohli, 36, has been a key figure in India’s Test cricket success since his debut in 2011, contributing significantly to the team’s strong performance both domestically and internationally. His impressive career includes over 9,000 Test runs and 30 centuries.

However, the BCCI is reportedly not ready to part ways with the veteran batter just yet. According to sources, top board officials have reached out to Kohli, urging him to reconsider his retirement plans. With high-stakes overseas tours to England and Australia on the horizon, the board believes Kohli’s experience and leadership could be crucial. His presence in these demanding series is seen as vital to India’s chances of success.

“He’s still incredibly fit and hungry. His presence in the dressing room lifts the entire team,” a senior BCCI official said on condition of anonymity. “We’ve requested him to take some time before making a final call.”

Amidst Kohli’s silence on his future in Test cricket, an outpouring of support from fans and former players on social media urges him to reconsider retirement. India’s cricket community anxiously awaits his decision.

Rohit Sharma’s recent retirement from Test cricket, coupled with Virat Kohli’s potential retirement, leaves India’s Test batting lineup heavily reliant on younger players for the upcoming World Test Championship cycle. This shift will be evident starting with the five-match series against England in June.

Virat Kohli’s distinguished Test career, spanning from 2011 to the present, comprises 123 matches and 210 innings. He amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46.9, including a top score of 254 not out. His 16,608 faced balls resulted in a strike rate of 55.6. Kohli’s consistency is evident in his 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries, complemented by 1,027 fours and 30 sixes, reflecting his aggressive batting approach. He remained not out on 13 occasions.

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