Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
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The hushed ambience of Lord’s, the boisterous nature of Edgbaston or the glorious views to be found at Dharamsala or Newlands? There are some special places to watch Test cricket, and here Scyld Berry names his 10 favourites.
· Virat Kohli is the only Indian to score seven Test centuries in Australia, in the process, leapfrogging Sachin Tendulkar. · During the 2014/15 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Virat Kohli became the first Indian to score four centuries in a single overseas Test series.
Rohit drew curtains on his Test career on May 7, ending months of speculation over his future in the format, let alone captaincy. Kohli did the same on Monday, making an emotional announcement on Instagram. The two announcements happened just as the cricket world took a small break from the IPL 2025.
India stalwart Virat Kohli's test retirement has robbed the format of its biggest global star and its most influential advocate, leaving a vacuum that will be hard to fill.
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Days after Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, veteran Bollywood lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar said he is 'disappointed' by his decision. In fact, taking to his official X account on Wednesday (May 14), Akhtar also requested Virat to reconsider his decision.
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli recently announced their retirements. He calls Kohli's retirement a major setback for Test cricket overall. Moeen compares Kohli's impact on cricket to that of Sachin Tendulkar.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently welcomed Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma to his official residence, Varsha, marking a special meeting that celebrated the cricketer's illustrious Test career.
Now that Kohli has retired, who is next for India to carry the legacy of No.4 forward? Legendary India cricketer Anil Kumble believes it can be Karun Nair.