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BCCI Official Breaks Silence On Virat Kohli Considering Test Retirement: "Requested..."

In a move that has sent ripples through the Indian cricketing fraternity, talismanic batter Virat Kohli has reportedly expressed his desire to retire from Test cricket. According to sources close to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the 36-year-old stalwart recently communicated his intention to step away from the longest format of the game. Kohli, who made his Test debut in 2011, has been a cornerstone of India's red-ball resurgence over the past decade. His aggressive captaincy, prolific batting and unmatched intensity have helped transform India into a formidable Test side both at home and abroad. With over 9,000 runs and 30 centuries in the format, Kohli's presence at the crease has been nothing short of iconic.

Virat Kohli Says He Wants To Retire From Test Cricket. Report Reveals BCCI's Response

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli has told BCCI that he wishes to retire from Test cricket ahead of the England Test series but top officials has asked him to reconsider his decision, according to a report by The Indian Express. Kohli's decision came just days after Rohit Sharma decided to retire from Test cricket. According to media reports, the selectors will be meeting in a few days to decide the squad for the five-match Test series against England and if both Virat and Rohit are not available, they will have a huge task at hand. The report further claimed that Kohli has been contemplating retirement since the end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy where his disappointing show earned him a lot of criticism.

"Rohit Sharma's Days As Test Opener Were Over": Ex-India Star's Sensational Claim

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has made a massive claim on social media, days after star player Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career. Manjrekar took to X, formerly Twitter, to highlight the recent performance of Rohit, who served as an opening batter for India in the format for around six years before calling it quits. The right-handed batter, who remains active in ODI cricket, had a poor run of late in Tests. Focussing on that performance, Manjrekar said that Rohit's "days as Test opener were over".

"Grateful To Our Armed Forces": MI Skipper Hardik Pandya Lauds Indian Army

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Friday expressed support for the Indian Armed Forces amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, thanking them for their courage and service. In an Instagram story, the 31-year-old cricketer wrote, "Proud and grateful to our armed forces for the courage and sacrifices they've made. Thank you for protecting and keeping everyone in our country safe." Several tournaments were suspended or postponed in India on Friday due to the recent escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.

Overseas IPL Stars, Who Are Leaving India, Sent Big Message By BCCI: Report

The future of IPL 2025 remains in uncertainity amid the escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Thursday was called off midway due to security concerns. This happened after Pakistani missiles were intercepted in Jammu, which is 200 km away from Dharamsala. As a result, the floodlights at the match venue were switched off and the gathered crowd was evacuated. The BCCI even had to make special arrangements to move the PBKS and DC players along with the broadcasting crew out of Dharamsala.

"I Am Sure...": Ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Reacts To Suspension Of IPL 2025 Amid India-Pakistan Tension

Sourav Ganguly, former India capain and also an ex-BCCI president, has reacted to the suspension of Indian Premier League 2025. Notably, the tournament has been halted mid-season as tension between India and Pakistan continue to escalate following Operation Sindoor. The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned midway due to security reasons on Thursday and the following day saw the event being suspended for seven days. Ganguly showed his belief in the BCCI and said that the Board will complete the tournament.

ECB Makes Huge Offer To BCCI After IPL 2025 Postponement: Report

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has reportedly offered to host the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Notably, the season has been suspended for a week as the tensions between India and Pakistan escalate. The contest between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on Thursday, that happened to be the 58th match of IPL 2025, was called off midway due to security reasons and the crowd at the venue was evacuated. The following day saw the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) postponing IPL 2025. The tournament has 16 more matches to be played, including the playoffs.

Watch: Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals Players Reach Delhi By Special Vande Bharat Train

A special Vande Bharat train having both Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) players and support staff members, match officials, commentators, broadcast crew members, operations staff and other key personnel associated with the called off IPL 2025 game in Dharamshala has reached New Delhi from Jalandhar. The DC team bus, along with other buses, were in readiness near the Safdarjung Railway Station to ferry players from both teams and various key personnel to their hotels. After deboarding the train, everyone went into their earmarked buses and were off to their respective hotels in New Delhi. The likes of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ricky Ponting, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Heman Badani, Jake Fraser McGurk, Yuzi Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Axar Patel, Shashank Singh, Brad Haddin, Patrick Farhat, along with entire DC and PBKS teams, commentators Alan Wilkins and Graeme Swann, and PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta amongst others were seen entering their respective buses after arriving at the railway station.

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BCCI Official Breaks Silence On Virat Kohli Considering Test Retirement: "Requested..."

Virat Kohli Says He Wants To Retire From Test Cricket. Report Reveals BCCI's Response

"Rohit Sharma's Days As Test Opener Were Over": Ex-India Star's Sensational Claim

"Grateful To Our Armed Forces": MI Skipper Hardik Pandya Lauds Indian Army

Overseas IPL Stars, Who Are Leaving India, Sent Big Message By BCCI: Report

"I Am Sure...": Ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Reacts To Suspension Of IPL 2025 Amid India-Pakistan Tension

ECB Makes Huge Offer To BCCI After IPL 2025 Postponement: Report

Watch: Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals Players Reach Delhi By Special Vande Bharat Train