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Mohammed Siraj Gets Emotional After Virat Kohli's Test Retirement: "To My Superhero..."

India pacer Mohammed Siraj took to social media to congratulate his ‘superhero' after India batter Virat Kohli called curtains to his glorious time in Test cricket. Kohli, who made his Test debut in 2011, announced his retirement from red-ball cricket on Monday through a social media post. He finished his Test career with 9230 runs in 123 matches at an impressive average of 46.85 with 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries. Siraj made his Test debut during India's historic win at the 2020 Border Gavaskar Trophy. Although Kohli was the captain of the side heading into the series, he was forced to fly back to India for the birth of his first child which resulted in Siraj getting his debut cap by stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane during the second Test at Melbourne.

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Reaction to Virat Kohli's retirement from test cricket

Following are quotes and reaction after India batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from test cricket on Monday, bringing down the curtain on a sparkling career in the longest format of the game.

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Shaun Tait Appointed Bangladesh Pace Bowling Coach Until 2027

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed former Australian speedster Shaun Tait as the national team's pace bowling coach until November 2027. The 42-year-old replaces Andre Adams, who parted ways with the team after a brief and underwhelming stint. Tait brings with him a wealth of experience both as a former international cricketer and as a bowling coach. A member of Australia's 2007 World Cup-winning squad, Tait played 59 international matches across formats and picked up 95 wickets with his express pace and raw aggression. In his coaching journey, he has previously worked with Pakistan, West Indies and Afghanistan, gaining valuable insights across cricketing cultures.

From Twin Centuries In Adelaide To 254 At Home: Virat Kohli's Greatest Test Knocks

From his debut century in Adelaide to a fighting knock in Perth, Virat Kohli's Test career has been full of powerful performances. He showed great skill and determination, whether playing in tough overseas conditions or leading the team at home. These special innings were not just about scoring runs - they showed his passion, focus, and love for the game. Kohli, a modern-day great and one of the most prolific batters in the history of Test cricket, announced his retirement from the longest format of the game at the age of 36 on Monday.

From 'Cheeku' To 'King': How Virat Kohli Forced Gen-Z To Fall In Love With Test Cricket

Virat Kohli entered Indian drawing rooms as a quintessential "West Delhi boy'', grew on his fans like a never-ending love story with his boundless passion and finally called time on his career in whites when his legion of admirers yearned for 'One Last Dance'. In his mind, he knew that although "it is not easy", it did "feel right". The question to be asked is when exactly did Kohli get this feeling?. Perhaps it was after a torrid tour of Australia where he scored only 91 runs after his second innings century in Perth. Swing and bounce together made life difficult and even for the eternal optimists, a second coming looked distant.

"Should Respect His Decision...": BCCI's Big Take On Virat Kohli Retirement

After Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla hailed the star batter for his contribution in the longest format, saying that while they do not feel good about him leaving, the board respects his personal decision. In a massive development ahead of the England tour of five matches, which will kickstart India's ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Tests after 14 years, marking an end to a brilliant career spanning 14 years and 123 Tests. Speaking to ANI, Shukla said, "The contribution of Virat Kohli for Test Cricket and India has been great. Any amount of praise is less. We are not feeling good that he has retired from Test Cricket. But it is his individual decision, and BCCI never puts pressure on a player for retirement. We should respect his decision. He must have thought about something before arriving to it. We will surely miss him in Test cricket as he is such a great batter."

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Mohammed Siraj Gets Emotional After Virat Kohli's Test Retirement: "To My Superhero..."

Ireland captain Caelan Doris ruled out for four to six months

Reaction to Virat Kohli's retirement from test cricket

Islam Makhachev: Saatnya Jadi Double Champion UFC

Shaun Tait Appointed Bangladesh Pace Bowling Coach Until 2027

From Twin Centuries In Adelaide To 254 At Home: Virat Kohli's Greatest Test Knocks

From 'Cheeku' To 'King': How Virat Kohli Forced Gen-Z To Fall In Love With Test Cricket

"Should Respect His Decision...": BCCI's Big Take On Virat Kohli Retirement