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Cheteshwar Pujara Says "No Secured Spot At This Stage" After Virat Kohli Retires From Tests

Following Virat Kohli's Test retirement, Cheteshwar Pujara, who served as the backbone of the Indian batting order, believed the number four batting position is crucial, and it's where you want your top batter, as per a report from ESPNcricinfo. Pujara felt the Indian team needs a couple of series to figure out the perfect fit for that spot, as Virat Kohli's retirement from Tests poses an immediate question to India, who will be their next No. 4. Kohli batted at No. 4 in 99 of the 115 Tests since Sachin Tendulkar's retirement.

Can Virat Kohli Break Sachin Tendulkar's '100 Centuries' Record? ODI Schedule Paints Grim Picture

If there was one player who was considered worthy of bettering Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international hundreds, it was Virat Kohli. When Tendulkar was asked in an award ceremony after hitting his 100th century on who could break his record, he took two names: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Within a week, both Rohit and Virat retired from the Test format. Kohli, who quit the Test arena on Monday, is still 18 hundreds away from equalling the incredible milestone and now has just one format to play, maybe for a maximum of two years. In an age when the relevance of the 50-over format is a continuous debate, hitting 19 hundreds in ODIs is a humongous task. There is a possibility of Kohli featuring in the ODI World Cup to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in 2027.

"Senior Players Being Removed": Virat Kohli's Coach Paints Intriguing Theory Behind Test Exit

Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket shocked the Indian cricket fraternity as many expected him to feature in the upcoming five-match Test tour of England. Kohli made the announcement days after India captain Rohit Sharma also decided to put an end to his Test career, following a series of poor returns with the bat. Recent reports claimed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) didn't ask Kohli to reconsider his decision of retirement, and was instead forced to leave the Test set up.

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.

Sachin Tendulkar Shares Heartwarming Story After Virat Kohli's Test Retirement: "Late Father..."

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sachin Tendulkar reacted to Virat Kohli's Test retirement with a heartwarming story dating back 12 years. Sachin took to social media to reveal that when he retired from Test cricket, Virat offered to gift him a thread from his late father. Sachin added that it was very personal for him to accept but the gesture was something that left him emotional. With Virat bidding farewell to his illustrious career, Sachin said that although he does not have a thread to offer him, he can express his deepest admiration and added that he has been an inspiration for countless young cricketers.

"Operation Sindoor Had A Team Of 1.4 Billion...": Sachin Tendulkar Hails PM Narendra Modi, Defence Forces

Following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech elaborating on Operation Sindoor and India's stance towards Pakistan, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has spoken in high regard of the entire operation. Tendulkar, who showed his support for the Indian Armed Forces a few days ago, has now reiterated his faith in Operation Sindoor. Tendulkar went as far as to say that 'Operation Sindoor had a team of over 1.4 billion', drawing in a cricketing reference. Here is what Sachin wrote on social media, in full:

Virat Kohli Hailed As 'Most Influential Figure' Ahead Of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni. Reason...

Australian batting great Greg Chappell feels Virat Kohli's Test retirement "marks the end of a thunderous era" in which he managed to "eclipse" the great Sachin Tendulkar in terms of making a cultural and psychological impact on India's cricketing identity. Writing in his column for 'ESPNCricinfo', Chappell, a former India head coach said Kohli's over a decade long career in the format that began in 2011, was a "reign forged in grit, fire, and audacity." "It closes the chapter on the most transformative figure in Indian cricket since Sachin Tendulkar; perhaps Kohli even eclipses him in terms of cultural influence and psychological impact on India's cricketing identity," Chappell wrote.

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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Cheteshwar Pujara Says "No Secured Spot At This Stage" After Virat Kohli Retires From Tests

Can Virat Kohli Break Sachin Tendulkar's '100 Centuries' Record? ODI Schedule Paints Grim Picture

"Senior Players Being Removed": Virat Kohli's Coach Paints Intriguing Theory Behind Test Exit

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

Sachin Tendulkar Shares Heartwarming Story After Virat Kohli's Test Retirement: "Late Father..."

"Operation Sindoor Had A Team Of 1.4 Billion...": Sachin Tendulkar Hails PM Narendra Modi, Defence Forces

Virat Kohli Hailed As 'Most Influential Figure' Ahead Of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni. Reason...

Reaction to Virat Kohli's retirement from test cricket