Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket in a heartfelt Instagram post, ending a career that spanned 123 Tests, with 68 of them as India’s most successful captain. Reports suggest that Kohli had expressed his desire to retire during the IPL, and after deliberation, the selectors would have picked him for the England tour if he had not decided to retire. Kohli’s form in red-ball cricket had been dwindling, with signs of struggle evident in his recent performances. The Indian cricket establishment had noticed his absence from important matches and his declining averages. Despite his white-ball form remaining strong, Kohli’s Test performances were not up to par. The decision to retire may have been influenced by his desire to walk away without any regrets, as mentioned in a previous interview. With his retirement, a new chapter begins for Indian Test cricket as they bid farewell to a true cricketing legend.
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