- By Vishal Pushkar
- Mon, 12 May 2025 12:28 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Virat Kohli Retires From Tests: Indian talismanic Cricketer Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from red-ball cricket with immediate effect. Pulling down curtains on a glorious Test career lasting 14 years, Kohli took to his official Instagram account stating that he is stepping away from this format.
"As I step away from this format, it's not easy — but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for," Kohli announced on his Instagram page.
"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," he added.
As soon as Kohli announced his retirement from Tests, there was a barrage of social media reactions paying tributes to a rich test career. Amidst all the tributes, there was also a sense of 'gloom' in the posts suggesting Kohli fans are not happy with his decision.
🚨 VIRAT KOHLI ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT FROM TEST CRICKET. 🚨
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 12, 2025
- Thank you for everything, King. 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/PnOw3n2OW4
RIP to the test cricket fan inside me. #ViratKohli | #Test pic.twitter.com/cWCmokInwi
— Xavier Uncle (@xavierunclelite) May 12, 2025
Kohli in whites wasn’t just a player, he was a vibe
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) May 12, 2025
Sledging Aussies at their home, hitting cover drives like poetry & celebrating wickets like he bowled them himself, Test cricket just lost its main character, we will miss you ❤️#ThankYouVirat #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/yli1AUOUFL
Enjoyed his presence on the field in whites. Some of the best days as an Indian Test cricket fans. Go well, Virat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/c9qhvAlIrK
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) May 12, 2025
The GOAT who revolutionised TEST CRICKET. Happy Retirement Virat Kohli pic.twitter.com/0YGgxJ1l2Q
— ` (@LordshasFallen) May 12, 2025
It will take a while to process it. Test Cricket will never be the same without Virat Kohli 🥲💔 pic.twitter.com/7ZdwREXQK2
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) May 12, 2025
The 36-year-old Kohli turned up in 123 Tests for India, scoring 9230 runs with 30 hundreds at an average of 46.85. He will only play in ODIs now, having already retired from T20 Internationals last year.
