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Virat Kohli Retires: 5 Players Who Can Replace Him At No. 4 Against England

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect on Monday. There have been multiple media reports claiming that Virat already communicated his decision to BCCI but was able to reconsider his stance. However, Kohli took to social media to post an emotional message to convey his final decision. It was an interesting time for Kohli to take his retirement as India will take on England in a five-match series in June. As a result of this decision, the selectors have the tough task of picking the squad without the experience of both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Reaction to 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.

Virat Kohli's 12-Year-Old Interview Viral As His Lifelong Dream Remains Unfulfilled

The uncertainty around Virat Kohli's Test career ended on Monday as the iconic batter announced his retirement from the longest format of the game with an emotional post on Instagram. When the news started to emerge on social media first, it was also reported that the BCCI had urged Kohli to reconsider his decision. However, Virat decided to call it quits, saying it was the right time for him to bring an end to an illustrious chapter of his career. As the news takes the cricket world by storm, an old interview of Kohli has resurfaced on the internet. In the interview, Kohli can be seen speaking about his ambitions in Test cricket, stating that he wants to reach 10,000 runs in the longest format of the game.

Virat Kohli Test Retirement Live Updates: Cricket World In Meltdown After Shock Announcement

Virat Kohli Test Retirement Live Updates: Star India batter Virat Kohli left all the fans heartbroken after he announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday. The 36-year-old batter, who made his Test debut in 2011, played a total of 123 Tests, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties, with the highest score of 254. This news came as a double whammy for the fans and the Indian selectors as few days ago, skipper Rohit Sharma also bowed out of the longest format. With the two greats now calling time on their Test careers, the selectors will be having a headache while picking a squad for the upcoming five-match series against England. (Virat Kohli Insta Post)

Virat Kohli Retires From Test Cricket: "Not Easy, But Feels Right"

Virat Kohli Test Retirement: After days of speculation, Indian cricket great Virat Kohli has confirmed his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect in an emotional post on Instagram. After India Test captain Rohit Sharma confirmed his retirement from the longest format of the game, report of Kohli communicating the same intent to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) emerged, sending shockwaves across the cricketing spectrum. It was reported that the board is in talks with Kohli to make him change his mind, but it seems that the outcome was unsuccessful.

Why Did Virat Kohli Retire Ahead Of England Test Series - Possible Reasons Explained

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli left the cricketing world stunned as he announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday. Kohli, who is considered to be one of the best batters in modern cricket, took to social media to announce that he will be retiring from the longest format of the sport with immediate effect. Reports have been making the rounds regarding Virat communicating his decision to BCCI but he was asked to reconsider his stance. However, just days after Rohit Sharma announcing his retirement, Kohli also did the same with India facing England in a five-match Test series in June.

India's Squad For England Tour: Players Likely To Be Added Amid Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Drama

The Indian cricket team looks set to begin a new phase in the longest format, as the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee sits down to pick players for the England tour, possibly without both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While the Hitman's exit from the longest format has been confirmed, suspense remains over whether the BCCI would succeed in getting Virat to change his mind. Nevertheless, the selection committee is set to pick the India A squad this week, while the India senior squad for the tour is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

England Great Urges BCCI To Appoint Virat Kohli As India's Test Captain Amid Exit Talks

The time is running out for the selectors as they need to pick a squad for India's upcoming five-match Test series against England. The series, which will kick-start in June, has already given a lot of headache to the selection committee as India skipper Rohit Sharma announced retirement from the Tests. Following this, many reports emerged stating star batter Virat Kohli is also looking to hang his boots in the longest format. Amid all the selection chaos, former England skipper Michael Vaughan came up with a bold suggestion for the Indian management.

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Virat Kohli Retires: 5 Players Who Can Replace Him At No. 4 Against England

Reaction to Kohli's retirement from test cricket

Virat Kohli's 12-Year-Old Interview Viral As His Lifelong Dream Remains Unfulfilled

Virat Kohli Test Retirement Live Updates: Cricket World In Meltdown After Shock Announcement

Virat Kohli Retires From Test Cricket: "Not Easy, But Feels Right"

Why Did Virat Kohli Retire Ahead Of England Test Series - Possible Reasons Explained

India's Squad For England Tour: Players Likely To Be Added Amid Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Drama

England Great Urges BCCI To Appoint Virat Kohli As India's Test Captain Amid Exit Talks