Virat Kohli announces test retirement, Signaling end of an Era

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from test cricket on May 12, bringing an end to a amazing 14 year career in the longest format, spanning from 2011-2025.

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The 36-year-old made the announcement ahead of India's five match Test series against England, which begins on June 20.

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He shared the news through an emotional statement on his Instagram account.

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Kohli retires as India's fourth-highest run scorer in Test Cricket, behind only Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sunil Gavaskar.

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On Saturday, 10 May, Kohli informed the BCCI of his decision to retire. Although officials urged him to reconsider, he remained firm in his choice.

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His announcement comes shortly after Rohit Sharma also retired from Test cricket on May 7.

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