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On Virat Kohli Test Retirement Talks, Ex-India Star Hints At "Helplessness" Factor

Former India batter Mohammed Kaif has urged Virat Kohli to reconsider his decision as reports of his Test retirement loom large. Days after India captain Rohit Sharma decided to end his Test career, ESPNcricinfo reported that Kohli communicated to BCCI about his intention to retire from the format. With India set to tour England for a five-Test series very soon, the BCCI has reportedly urged the player to reconsider his decision. The player, however, is yet to communicate his final decision to the board.

"Can Walk Away Without Regrets": Virat Kohli Video On 'Test Cricket' Resurfaces

The reports of Virat Kohli's Test retirement left all the cricket fans utterly stunned. Days after the news of Rohit Sharma's retirement, reports emerged stating that the star India batter is also looking to hang his boots in the longest format of the game. Kohli, who has played 123 matches and scored 9,230 runs, has taken Indian Test cricket to new heights with his charismatic leadership and aggressive batting. As India will begin their 2025-27 cycle of World Test Championship against England in June, Kohli's presence will be crucial, especially Rohit's retirement.

How Virat Kohli's Test Retirement Might Open The Door For This India Star's Return

Shreyas Iyer is currently not in selector's the scheme of things, as far as India's Test side is concerned, according to a report. Shreyas recently earned a recall into BCCI's annual retainership list, but that doesn't guarantee him a place in the Test squad for the upcoming tour of England. The 30-year-old, who has played 16 Tests so far, last featured for India in the whites back in February last year. According to a report in Cricbuzz, Shreyas is currently not in the plans of the selectors for India A or India squads.

BCCI Told Rohit Sharma His Test Career Was Over, Virat Kohli's Call 'Personal' For Board: Report

As the Indian cricketing spectrum comes to terms with the possible exit of the stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket, a report has shared behind-the-scenes details of the conversations that took place between all the involved parties. Parallel to a BCCI meeting in Mumbai on May 7, involving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar, Rohit's announcement of Test retirement was made public. A bigger bomb was dropped on Indian fans after reports of Kohli informing the board of a similar intention was made.

Amid Talks Of IPL 2025 Restarting, RCB Suffer Huge Blow As Rs 12.50 Crore Star Gets Injured

As the BCCI contemplates resuming IPL 2025 following a temporary suspension due to cross-border tensions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could be forced to complete the season without their premier pacer Josh Hazlewood. The Australian fast bowler, who was already nursing a shoulder niggle, had missed RCB's home clash against Chennai Super Kings on May 3 and was uncertain for their next fixture before the tournament was halted on May 9. Now, with the World Test Championship (WTC) final on the horizon, his return to India for the IPL looks increasingly unlikely.

"Virat Kohli, Don't...": Ex-India Star's Heartfelt Plea Following Test Cricket Retirement Talks

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu penned an emotional note, and requested Virat Kohli not to retire from the Test format after the recent reports suggested that the modern-day legend had made his intentions of calling it a day to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The reports flooded on Saturday, just two days after his long-time teammate Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Tests, just over a month before India kickstarts its ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign with five high-stakes Tests against England, at Headingley from June 20 onwards.

To Force Virat Kohli U-Turn On Test Retirement, Navjot Singh Sidhu's "50% Sunil Gavaskar" Analogy

The reports that Virat Kohli wanted to quit Test cricket have shaken the entire cricketing spectrum. Kohli, arguably the poster boy of the longest format of the game in the last decade or so, has done wonders in the format, while also breathing new life into it. However, Kohli's message to the BCCI, wanting to follow skipper Rohit Sharma's suit and bow out of the format, has left the lovers of the game bewildered. Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has urged Kohli to not only reconsider his decision but also lead the Indian team in England.

"We Don't Blame You": Virat Kohli Mocked By England's County Championship Over Test Retirement

The Indian cricket selection committee is in complete jeopardy ever since skipper Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Tests. To make matters worse, some reports also emerged that stated that star batter Virat Kohli is also looking to bow out from the longest format of the game. This report left everyone stunned, as many former cricketers came forward and expressed their dissatisfaction over it. Though an official word is yet to come from Kohli's side, the selectors are facing a tough time is finalising the squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England.

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On Virat Kohli Test Retirement Talks, Ex-India Star Hints At "Helplessness" Factor

"Can Walk Away Without Regrets": Virat Kohli Video On 'Test Cricket' Resurfaces

How Virat Kohli's Test Retirement Might Open The Door For This India Star's Return

BCCI Told Rohit Sharma His Test Career Was Over, Virat Kohli's Call 'Personal' For Board: Report

Amid Talks Of IPL 2025 Restarting, RCB Suffer Huge Blow As Rs 12.50 Crore Star Gets Injured

"Virat Kohli, Don't...": Ex-India Star's Heartfelt Plea Following Test Cricket Retirement Talks

To Force Virat Kohli U-Turn On Test Retirement, Navjot Singh Sidhu's "50% Sunil Gavaskar" Analogy

"We Don't Blame You": Virat Kohli Mocked By England's County Championship Over Test Retirement