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Virat Kohli Retires With Stunning Captaincy Record, Beats MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly In...

Virat Kohli's legacy in Test cricket will be followed for generations despite his immediate retirement from the format on Monday. The Indian cricket stalwart moulded himself as a run machine after going through thick and thin with the Men in Blue. The Delhi boy, who joined the team as a talented youngster, went on to become a legend of the game with his formidable attitude. Kohli made his India debut in 2008 in the ODI format, followed by his T20I debut in 2010, but it was not until 2011 that he made his Test debut for the country. Kohli became a regular feature in India's Test side since making his debut and showed early signs of a stellar career in his fourth Test against West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in 2011. In the match, he struck his maiden Test half-century, followed by his second one in the second innings of the match.

"Virat Kohli Still Had A Lot Of Cricket Left In Him": 1983 World Cup Winner

Virat Kohli still had plenty to offer in Test cricket and should have played on longer, reckoned former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani, who lauded the star batter's temperament in a glowing tribute. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, drawing the curtain on a stellar red-ball career. He represented India in 123 Tests, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. "He still had a lot of cricket left in him,” Kirmani, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, told PTI Videos.

Cummins and Green set to return for Australia in cricket's World Test Championship final

Pace bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood and allrounder Cameron Green have been recalled from injury and young batter Sam Konstas has been retained in Australia’s squad for the World Test Championship final against South Africa next month. Australia is the defending WTC champion and finished the league stage with an away win over Sri Lanka after a home series victory against India. “Those series capped a consistent performance across the two-year cycle and now presents us with the incredibly exciting opportunity to defend the World Test Championship,” Australia’s chief selector George Bailey said in a statement Tuesday.

Sunil Gavaskar Snubs Shubman Gill, Wants This Star To Replace Rohit Sharma As Test Captain

Rohit Sharma's exit as India's Test captain has posed a big question in front of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee. The Ajit Agarkar-led panel has to select a new captain and a vice-captain for the national team in the Test format, especially as Rohit's deputy Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly ruled himself out of the captaincy race. Bumrah looked like the natural candidate to succeed Rohit but his injury record made the board to consider other candidates.

Why Did Virat Kohli Conclude His Test Retirement Message With '#269'?

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Tests on Monday with an emotional message on social media. Reports regarding Virat's retirement has been doing the rounds in the recent past with some claiming that he was asked by BCCI to reconsider his stance. However, Kohli decided to announce his decision just ahead of the Test series against England in June. In the message posted by Kohli, he concluded by saying "#269, signing off" - something that left the internet intrigued. The number 269 referred to Virat's cap number as he was the 269th player to represent India in Tests.

Virat Kohli Wanted To Retire On May 7, BCCI Told Him To Wait Due To Operation Sindoor: Report

Virat Kohli's Test career ended on Monday. With an emotional message on Instagram, the former Indian cricket team captain brought down the curtains on an illustrious Test cricket career that saw him scale many peaks. Virat Kohli ended his Test career on 9230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.85. Now, Virat Kohli will only be playing in the ODIs, after having retired from the T20I format post India's 2024 T20 World Cup triumph.

Australia Announces Squad For WTC Final Amid IPL 2025 Extension Drama

Australia, named their squad to face South Africa in the WTC finals next month at Lord's, as per a release from Cricket Australia. Cameron Green's return to the Test squad after back surgery has been confirmed, with spinner Matt Kuhnemann also included, as Australia revealed their squad for their WTC defence and subsequent Caribbean tour on Tuesday. Sheffield Shield player of the final, Brendan Doggett, has been named a travelling reserve for the 15-player squad, which otherwise features no major surprises from outside the group that beat Sri Lanka 2-0 and India 3-1 last summer.

With Anushka Sharma Beside Him, Virat Kohli's First Act After Test Retirement Is A Spiritual One

A day after announcing his retirement from the Test arena, India's star batter Virat Kohli reached Vrindavan with his wife Anushka Sharma on Tuesday. The couple called on renowned spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj at Vrindavan Dham to seek his blessings. The couple is known to be followers of Swami Premanand Maharaj and have been seen in Vrindavan often. Kohli's decision to hang his test boots marked an end to an illustrious 14-year career ,which saw him dominate a variety of conditions, regions, and opponents in whites, both as a batter and captain.

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Virat Kohli Retires With Stunning Captaincy Record, Beats MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly In...

"Virat Kohli Still Had A Lot Of Cricket Left In Him": 1983 World Cup Winner

Cummins and Green set to return for Australia in cricket's World Test Championship final

Sunil Gavaskar Snubs Shubman Gill, Wants This Star To Replace Rohit Sharma As Test Captain

Why Did Virat Kohli Conclude His Test Retirement Message With '#269'?

Virat Kohli Wanted To Retire On May 7, BCCI Told Him To Wait Due To Operation Sindoor: Report

Australia Announces Squad For WTC Final Amid IPL 2025 Extension Drama

With Anushka Sharma Beside Him, Virat Kohli's First Act After Test Retirement Is A Spiritual One