Virat Kohli Signals Possible Test Retirement, BCCI Urges Him to Reconsider

Indian Cricket team star batter Virat Kohli has informed the BCCI that he wishes to retire from test cricket ahead of the England Test series.

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According to the sources, he has made up his mind and has told the board that he is moving on from Test Cricket.

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The BCCI has urged him to rethink his decision as the crucial England tour is coming up. He has yet to revert on the request.

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Kohli's decision comes just days after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test Cricket.

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The selectors will be meeting in a few days to decide the squad for the five-match Test series against England.

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If both Virat and Rohit are unavailable, the selectors will have a huge task at hand.

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