On Monday morning, the batting master of India Virat Kohli surprised the world with his decision to withdraw from the trial cricket. The 35 -year -old announced the news in an emotional publication on social networks.

Kohli had previously transmitted his desire to withdraw from the longest format to the selectors. Some reports suggested that the Board is trying to convince him to play the England series. But Kohli ended all the noise with a formal ad.

The decision occurs a few days before the squad selection for the five -game test series of India in England. Kohli follows Rohit Sharma, who had announced his test retirement last week.

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Harbhajan Singh questions Virat Kohli retirement

Shortly after the announcement, social networks were flooded with congratulatory positions for Kohli of the Cricket Fraternity. However, one of his former teammates, Harbhajan Singh, questioned the decision.

“Why retired?”, Said on Twitter/x.

Why retired? @imvkohli

– Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 12, 2025

Obviously, the emotion behind these words is of great respect and the desire to see him continue playing. He has been one of the biggest winners of the party that India has had. The unconditional Indian has had a thin race in the trial cryket in recent years, but many expected it to give a final impulse in the next series.

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Kohli leaves a lasting impact

Virat Kohli has left an eternal impression in the red ball format, either with its unwavering commitment, batting and captaincy.

Since his debut in 2011, he played 123 tests for India, accumulating 9230 races to an average of 46.85. His illustrious career included 30 centuries and 31 centuries.

Kohli is also the most successful Indian captain in this format by most metrics. He led the team in 68 games, winning 40 of those and losing 17.

With this, Test Crickt has lost its most loyal hype, an icon and the largest brand.

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