'King' Virat Kohli announces Test retirement; says it's not easy but feels right
'King' Virat Kohli announces Test retirement; says it's not easy but feels right
NEW DELHI: (May 12) India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a glorious run in the format which celebrated him as its saviour at a time when T20 cricket took centre-stage globally.
The 36-year-old Kohli, who admitted that it wasn't an easy call to make, turned up in 123 Tests for India, scoring 9230 runs with 30 hundreds at an average of 46.85.
"I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude - for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way," Kohli announced on his instagram page, putting an end to incessant speculation about his future in the format that peaked after the tour of Australia earlier this year.
