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Virat Kohli's Test Exit Sparks Meme Fest, Fans Now Wonder: Is ODI Retirement Next?

Virat Kohli's sudden retirement from Test cricket has triggered a wave of emotions across the internet. While tributes poured in from fans and former players, social media was also flooded with a flurry of memes speculating if Kohli is gearing up for an ODI exit next. After stepping away from T20Is post the 2024 World Cup win, and now saying goodbye to Tests, fans are left wondering-will the 2027 World Cup be the last time Kohli wears the Indian team jersey?

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.

Sinner grateful for Draper friendship during doping ban

World number one Jannik Sinner said the support and friendship he received from Jack Draper during his three-month ban for a doping violation gave him the positive energy he needed to make it through a difficult period.

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's Test Exit Sparks Meme Fest, Fans Now Wonder: Is ODI Retirement Next?

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

Sinner grateful for Draper friendship during doping ban

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