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"It Was A Mental...": Ex-India Star Gives Shocking Reason Of Virat Kohli's Sudden Retirement

All the cricket fans around the world were left heartbroken after star India batter Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket. The 36-year-old batter, who made his Test debut in 2011, called time on his career after playing 123 matches and scoring 9,230 runs. Throughout his career in whites, Kohli made runs everywhere and dominated a variety of conditions, regions, and bowlers. He plundered runs everywhere, and for the players overseas, he emerged as a bullish, relentless, and dominant force unprecedented in world cricket.

Former Team India Fielding Coach "Shocked" At Virat Kohli's Sudden Test Retirement

R Sridhar, the former India men's team fielding coach, said he was left shell-shocked over Virat Kohli suddenly announcing his retirement from Test cricket. Sridhar added that he was fortunate to have been in the national set-up when Kohli was India's Test captain from 2015 to 2021, and eventually became the country's most successful captain in the longer format. In an Instagram post on Monday, Kohli announced that he will be retiring from Tests with immediate effect, ending a 14-year career worth 9,230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85, including hitting 30 hundreds and 31 fifties with a highest score of 254 not out.

Pakistan Doubtful For Asia Cup Hockey In India After Pahalgam Fallout

The national federation is awaiting a government advisory but Pakistan's participation in this year's Hero Asia Cup hockey tournament in India is in serious doubt because of the prevalent tension between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack. The Asia Cup will be staged in Rajgir, Bihar from August 27 to September 7. Hosts India, Pakistan, Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Oman and Chinese Taipei are scheduled to participate in the 12th edition of the continental showpiece, a qualifying tournament for next year's World Cup to be held in Netherlands and Belgium.

"Rohit Sharma May Have Decided To Retire After Sydney Test": Ex-India Star's Big Claim

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif questioned Rohit Sharma's decision to step down as captain for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney earlier this year. Calling it a misstep, he opined the timing was off and hinted that veteran opener may have already made up his mind to retire from Test cricket at that point. Rohit had struggled in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia, which India lost 3-1. He averaged just 6.20 in five innings. His struggles with the bat culminated in the skipper dropping himself for the final Test in Sydney and handing the reins to Jasprit Bumrah, who had led India to a thumping 295-run win in the series opener in Perth.

Ex-India Star Names Clear Pick For Next Test Captain: "I Am Shocked...."

Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes that Jasprit Bumrah should be the top option to replace Rohit Sharma as the Test captain. Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket and five days later, Virat Kohli also followed suit. With the England series taking place in June, the selectors will have to choose the next captain of the Indian cricket team. Bumrah captained the side in Rohit's absence during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia but several media reports claimed that Shubman Gill is the top contender for the job right now. Manjrekar was 'shocked' that Bumrah was not the only option for captaincy and said that if the selectors are concerned about his fitness, they should choose a vice-captain who can handle the situation in his absence.

'Disappointed' Javed Akhtar Heartbroken By Virat Kohli's Decision, Makes Humble Request

Virat Kohli's decision to quit the Test format has broken many hearts all across the globe. Kohli might be 36, but he still remains one of the finest batters in the game. Though his recent exploits with the bat in the Test format weren't up to the mark, no one had anticipated that Virat would call it a day in the longest format of the game, despite holding red-ball cricket so close to his heart. As the Indian cricket team prepares for life without Virat in the whites, famous lyricist and songwriter Javed Akhtar has urged the talismanic batter to reconsider his decision.

'Virat Kohli's Retirement A Huge Boost For...': Ex-England Star's Sensational Claim

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali believes Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket is a “massive blow” to the format, hailing the Indian great as a “pioneer” whose passion and charisma brought fans to stadiums much like Sachin Tendulkar once did. As India prepares for a stern five-Test challenge in England starting June 20 at Headingley, Moeen acknowledged that the absence of Kohli and Rohit Sharma is a significant setback for the visitors — and a timely advantage for the hosts. “It's a massive blow to Test cricket. Virat was the one pioneer, the one guy in Test cricket that always pushed the format,” Moeen told Sky Sports. “He's done so much for the game, especially in India. I think after Sachin, he was the guy everybody came to watch. He filled out stadiums.”

Anushka Sharma Shares Comedian's Post On Virat Kohli's Test Retirement, It Goes Viral

Virat Kohli is the man who carries his emotions on his sleeves. Over the years in his cricketing career, Kohli has produced many unforgettable moments on the field. There have been certain lows to, some of which were captured on the field, but some remain hidden deep within his own self. One person who has been able to witness those tears of Virat that never became public is his wife Anushka Sharma. Just a couple of days after Kohli announced his decision to quit Test cricket, the Bollywood actress shared a beautiful Instagram story, highlighting what made her husband succeed in the longest and arguably the hardest format of the game.

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"It Was A Mental...": Ex-India Star Gives Shocking Reason Of Virat Kohli's Sudden Retirement

Former Team India Fielding Coach "Shocked" At Virat Kohli's Sudden Test Retirement

Pakistan Doubtful For Asia Cup Hockey In India After Pahalgam Fallout

"Rohit Sharma May Have Decided To Retire After Sydney Test": Ex-India Star's Big Claim

Ex-India Star Names Clear Pick For Next Test Captain: "I Am Shocked...."

'Disappointed' Javed Akhtar Heartbroken By Virat Kohli's Decision, Makes Humble Request

'Virat Kohli's Retirement A Huge Boost For...': Ex-England Star's Sensational Claim

Anushka Sharma Shares Comedian's Post On Virat Kohli's Test Retirement, It Goes Viral