Virat Kohli: Test Cricket's Reluctant Farewell
Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket, ending an illustrious career as India's most successful Test captain with 123 matches, 9230 runs, and 30 centuries. Although stepping away was challenging, Kohli reflects on the format's significance and the gratitude it brought him, leaving a significant gap in Indian Test cricket.
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In a heartfelt announcement on Monday, Virat Kohli, India's esteemed Test captain, bid farewell to Test cricket. The 36-year-old amassed 9230 runs in 123 matches, including 30 centuries, marking an end to a stellar career in the longest format.
Kohli's journey, which began in 2011, saw him lead India to the pinnacle of Test rankings and secure the nation's first series victory in Australia in 2018-19. Renowned for his passion and resilience, Kohli steps away with unmatched accomplishments, despite falling short of 10,000 runs.
The cricket world and fans alike mourn this departure, understanding his decision to retire rests on finding personal peace. Kohli's legacy as a monumental figure in Test cricket endures, as the Indian team now searches for a successor to fill the void left in his wake.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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