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Virat Kohli Retires from Test Cricket, Ends Era with 30 Centuries

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By Web Desk Published May 12, 2025 3 Min Read
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Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket via social media on May 12, 2025. He concluded a 14-year career with 9,230 runs, 30 centuries, and holds the record as India’s most successful Test captain.

Following Rohit Sharma’s recent exit from the format, Kohli’s departure, reported by the International Cricket Council (ICC), marks the end of an era for Indian cricket, leaving a profound legacy in the longest format.

Kohli’s Emotional Farewell

In a heartfelt social media post, Kohli reflected, “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.

There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.

As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for.

I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way.

I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile.”

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Virat Kohli made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2011. He solidified his position during India’s 2011–12 tour of Australia, where he scored his first Test century, making 116 runs in Adelaide. As captain, Kohli led India in 68 Test matches, achieving 40 victories, which is the highest for any Indian captain and ranks him fourth globally, behind Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Waugh.

Kholi has also scored 30 Test centuries, including seven double hundreds, setting a record for Indian cricketers. In terms of total centuries, he ranks fourth among Indian batters, trailing only Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar.

Kohli’s 20 Test centuries as captain dwarf Gavaskar’s 11, underscoring his dominance. Sharma’s retirement signals a transition for Indian cricket, with fans on social media praising his grit and leadership.

The decision reflects a shift toward shorter formats, though Kohli’s Test legacy remains unmatched, marked by resilience and record-breaking feats. The ICC highlighted his seven double centuries and 31 fifties, cementing his status as a modern great.

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