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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.

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.

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.

After Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli, Another Senior India Star's Test Future In Jeopardy: Report

The upcoming five-match Test series against England is becoming nothing but a big headache for the Indian selectors. The biggest bomb came in the form of skipper Rohit Sharma's sudden Test retirement, who called time on his career in the longest format after playing 67 matches. Few days later, a report went viral on social media, stating that star India batter Virat Kohli is also contemplating his retirement from Test cricket. As these two shockers were not enough, the selectors have faced yet another blow in form of pacer Mohammed Shami.

"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.

Virat Kohli Test Retirement Plans Revealed: Reports Says 'Having These Conversations For...'

Indian batting legend Virat Kohli has communicated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about his intention to retire from Test cricket, reported ESPNCricinfo on Saturday. This report comes just two days after batter and his long-time teammate Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from whites and just over a month before India kickstarts its ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign against England with a five-match series, starting at Headingley from June 20 onwards. As per ESPNCricinfo, Virat has been having such conversations with the board over the past month or so. If Virat indeed retires, it would mark the end of an illustrious Test career of 14 years, during which he made 9,230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries. He is also India's most successful Test captain ever, having won 40 out of 68 Tests with the armband.

On Talks Of Virat Kohli Quitting Test Cricket, Report Says 'Gautam Gambhir Wants...'

Reports of Virat Kohli quitting Test cricket have been doing rounds on social media. On Saturday, it was reported by the Times of India (TOI) that Kohli informed BCCI about his wish to retire from the longest format of the game. The report also mentioned that while the BCCI wants Kohli to play the upcoming five-match Test series in England, he is yet to respond to the board's request. While speaking to NDTV, a BCCI source confirmed the development, saying that the board has requested Kohli to take time before taking a call on retirement.

"Was It His Own Decision?": Ex-England Skipper's Shocking Take On Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement

Former England skipper Michael Atherton recently gave a shocking take on Rohit Sharma's sudden retirement from Test cricket. The Indian skipper called-time on his Test career ahead of the upcoming five-match series against England in June. Taking to social media, Rohit announced his decision and also stated that he will continue to play in ODIs for India. Rohit's decision came amid the reports which suggested that the selectors were not going to appoint him as the captain in Tests against England.

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

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

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

After Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli, Another Senior India Star's Test Future In Jeopardy: Report

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

Virat Kohli Test Retirement Plans Revealed: Reports Says 'Having These Conversations For...'

On Talks Of Virat Kohli Quitting Test Cricket, Report Says 'Gautam Gambhir Wants...'

"Was It His Own Decision?": Ex-England Skipper's Shocking Take On Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement