Virat Kohli's Test retirement shocked fans. Paparazzi confronted him at Mumbai airport. They expressed sadness over his decision. One said they would stop watching Test cricket. Kohli seemed surprised.

Former Indian cricketer feels Team India's tour of England 'will be tough' after Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket.

Virat Kohli looked in the mirror and berated himself, “You can't look like this if you want to be a professional cricketer”. For someone whose passion for fitness, almost bordering on obsession, is well-documented,

"He paid a lot of attention to Test format in the era where all the youngsters were looking to play more of white-ball cricket," Pujara said. "For Virat, the ultimate format of the game was Test cricket and for that, he worked really hard."

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May, and sporting giants, actors, and even football clubs have congratulated the batter on his red-ball career

Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement on May 12, 2025. The 36-year-old redefined Test cricket and is the most successful Indian captain in the longest format of the game, winning 40 out of 68 matches. He has represented the national team in 123 games ...