Virat Kohli's Emotional Goodbye to Test Cricket

In a significant move that marks the end of an era, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, closing a chapter filled with extraordinary achievements. Known as a saviour of the format amidst the rise of T20 cricket, Kohli's decision was not made lightly.

The 36-year-old has bid adieu to Test cricket after representing India in 123 matches, amassing 9230 runs, including 30 centuries, with an average of 46.85. While Kohli's quest for 10,000 runs remains unfulfilled, he departs as a giant of the format, noted for seven double centuries—an Indian record.

Kohli's retirement adds to a wave of veteran retirements from the Indian Test team, following Ravichandran Ashwin and Rohit Sharma. His emotional farewell underscores his gratitude for the game and the journey it took him on, as he shifts focus solely to One Day Internationals.

(With inputs from agencies.)