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Virat Kohli's Test Retirement Considered Amid BCCI's Plea; IPL 2025 Resumes May 16 or 17, Final in Ahmedabad

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Updated May 11, 2025, 11:28 PM

Virat Kohli has reportedly informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his intention to retire from Test cricket, a decision that has sparked significant debate and reaction within the cricketing community. The BCCI has urged him to reconsider, particularly in light of the upcoming five-match Test series against England starting June 20. This news follows closely on the heels of Rohit Sharma's announcement of his retirement from Test cricket, adding to the uncertainty surrounding India's batting lineup for the England tour.

Several former cricketers, including Navjot Singh Sidhu, Brian Lara, Ambati Rayudu, Mohammad Kaif, Subramaniam Badrinath, and Michael Clarke, have publicly urged Kohli to stay in the Test format, emphasizing his importance to the team and the sport. Their appeals highlight the potential impact of his departure on India's performance, especially against a formidable opponent like England.

The IPL 2025 tournament, which was suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, is set to resume on May 16 or 17 following a ceasefire announcement. The BCCI is working on a revised schedule, with the final potentially being moved from Kolkata to Ahmedabad due to weather concerns on May 30 or June 1. The league will restart with the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which was originally scheduled for May 9.

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#CrickIt | Virat Kohli's potential decision to retire from Test cricket is met with strong opposition, not only from the BCCI but multiple former cricketers. More details: https://t.co/9jx7zfCOix https://t.co/qt8ldqjmnu

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Mohammad Kaif urged Virat Kohli to not retire from Tests and board the plane for the upcoming Test series against England. #INDvsENG #ViratKohli #CricketTwitter https://t.co/qZvI1BZ9ov