Virat Kohli Set to Retire From Tests, Follows Rohit Sharma Ahead of England Tour

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Updated May 10, 2025, 12:53 PM

Virat Kohli has reportedly informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his intention to retire from Test cricket ahead of the upcoming England tour. Multiple news outlets and sources indicate that Kohli has communicated his decision to the board, though he has not made a public announcement. The BCCI has urged Kohli to reconsider, given the significance of the five-Test England series beginning June 20, 2025, and the team's need for experienced players. Kohli has been contemplating retirement since December 2024, following a period of declining form, including 1,990 runs in 37 Tests over the past five years with three centuries. His most recent series in Australia saw him score 190 runs in five Tests at an average of 23.75, with an unbeaten century in Perth. Kohli has played 123 Tests for India, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. His decision follows Rohit Sharma's official retirement from Test cricket on May 7, 2025. Rohit played 67 Tests, scoring 4,301 runs, and captained India in 24 matches with 12 wins. With both senior players stepping away from the format, India must address the Test captaincy and the composition of its batting lineup, particularly at the number four position long held by Kohli. The BCCI rejected Kohli's reported request to return as Test captain, favoring a younger leader. Shubman Gill is reportedly the leading candidate for captaincy, with Jasprit Bumrah also under consideration. The squad and new captain are expected to be announced after discussions with Kohli by May 23, ahead of the England series that marks the start of India's World Test Championship 2027 cycle.

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Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the England series. #Cricket #RohitSharma𓃵 #ViratKohli https://t.co/zLNhoseYe0

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The BCCI official responds to the rumours regarding Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket 🏏 ⚪️ #ViratKohli #IndianCricketTeam #TestCricket #CricketTwitter https://t.co/bc8HaEkeHk