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India’s legendary cricketer Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket. He has taken this shocking decision just before the England tour. The Indian cricket team will play a 5 Test series in England from 20 June. In this, Kohli’s selection was almost certain, but Virat, who said goodbye to T20 last year, also separated from the test following the footsteps of his friend Rohit Sharma. Rohit said goodbye to Test cricket only last week.
Kohli said goodbye to Test cricket
Virat Kohli has said goodbye to Test cricket. Kohli wrote a long post on his Instagram and announced retirement from the Test. Kohli’s bat had been silent in cricket’s longest format for a long time. At the same time, after Rohit Sharma’s retirement, speculation about Kohli’s retirement was also intensified. However, Kohli’s decision to retire with Rohit is a major setback for Team India. It was believed that Virat had already informed the BCCI about his retirement. However, the board was engaged in convincing Virat and everyone wanted King Kohli to go to England.
Kohli wrote emotional post
Virat Kohli wrote an emotional post on his Instagram. He wrote, “I wore this blue jersey in Test cricket 14 years ago. Honestly, I never thought that this format would take me to such heights. This format did me test, shape my career and gave me many such taught, which I will remember in my life ahead. Playing in white jerseys has been very special for me. Is, but he is always with you. “
Kohli further wrote, “I am removing myself from this format and it is not easy for me. However, it looks right at this time. I gave all my format to this format, whatever was with me and in return I got a lot from this format, which I probably did not even expect. I am taking goodbye from this format, but I am full of folds for this game. Share, along with this, thanks to all those who go with me in this way.
Lessons from Test will remember throughout their life
Kohli wrote on his Instagram handle, “For the first time in Test cricket, it has been 14 years since Bagi Blue Jersey. Honestly, I never thought what journey this format will take me on.
What did Virat say next?
Kohli said, “Playing in white clothes is a very personal experience. Stay calm, long, short moments that no one sees but who are always with you. As soon as I am away from this format, it is not easy-but it seems right. I have given my everything in it and it has given me more than my hope. I have shook for the game with heart, I have given more than the people who have given more than the people, Who made me feel me during this time.
Virat Kohli’s test career
Virat played 123 Test matches for India. During this, 9230 runs in 210 innings. His average was 46.85. Kohli’s bat scored 30 centuries and 31 half -centuries in Tests. Virat’s highest score was 254 not out. Kohli scored his last Test century against Australia in Perth at the end of last year.
Learn how the record of captaincy was
Virat has been India’s most successful captain in Test history. Virat captained India in 68 Tests, in which the team won 40. When Kohli took over the captaincy, the Indian team was in seventh place. But due to the hard work of himself and fellow players, Kohli had taken to world number-1 position.
Virat Kohli’s international cricket career
123 Tests, 210 innings, 9230 runs, 46.85 average, 30 centuries, 31 half -century
302 ODIs, 290 innings, 14181 runs, 57.88 average, 51 centuries, 74 half -centuries, 5
125 T20, 117 innings, 4188 runs, 48.69 averages, 1 century, 38 half -centuries, 4.
