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Star India batter and former skipper of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli is speculated to put down curtains to his elaborated Test career, following Rohit Sharma’s retirement, which came on Wednesday, May 7 during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. However, nothing is certain as of the time of writing, but several reporters have claimed that he might soon call off time on Test career, following the footsteps of his teammate, Rohit Sharma.
Furthermore, the emphasis lies on Kohli’s retirement, it was further revealed that the 36-year-old was set to call off his time in the longest format of the game during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. As reported by The Times of India, Virat Kohli gave reminders to his Team India colleague that “he is done” with Test cricket.
Virat Kohli gave multiple reminders to India teammates during BGT 2024-25: Reports
As reported by the leading media houses, not many took Virat Kohli’s stance seriously at that time seeing the tour go out of India’s hand after series of dismal performances, including that of Virat Kohli, who could only score 185 runs at a poor average of 12.14 in the five-match series.
But with Indian selectors now discussing for England Test tour, it is being reported that Virat Kohli reached out to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and informed that he wanted to call it a day in Test cricket. Furthermore, it is stated that it came as a surprise for the concerned member too, seeing him keep Kohli a key member in the Indian squad for the England tour.
Moreover, a source close to the development was quoted as saying by TOI, “A new WTC cycle is starting. Future and continuity has to be kept in mind as far as the team is concerned. Even coach Gautam Gambhir would want a set of players he is likely to work with for an extended period. There can’t be any stop-gap solutions for such an important series. The last two Test series haven’t been ideal for the team and the England series is very crucial.”
Seeing Kohli also speculating to put curtains to his illustrious career, the BCCI along with the selectors will have a tough task to see a suitable candidate for the number four position , especially seeing the England Test series ahead.
