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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.

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.

Jasprit Bumrah's Huge Decision As India's Test Captaincy Race Heats Up After Rohit Sharma's Retirement: Report

Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly taken himself out of the running to become India's next Test captain, according to Sky Sports News. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant have now emerged as the top candidates to replace Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from Test cricket recently. Although Bumrah was widely seen as the favourite for the role, he is understood to have informed the selectors that he cannot commit to playing all five matches in long Test series because of workload concerns. With India set to play five Tests against England, the selectors are said to prefer someone who can play the entire series consistently.

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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

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

Jasprit Bumrah's Huge Decision As India's Test Captaincy Race Heats Up After Rohit Sharma's Retirement: Report