Right-handed batsman Virat Kohli officially announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12 via his Instagram post, leaving the cricketing world stunned. Known for his passion, intensity, and unmatched dedication, Kohli’s sudden decision sparked emotional reactions from fans, teammates, and cricket legends alike.

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, reacting to Kohli’s retirement news, questioned the timing and surprise of the announcement. “I didn’t expect this right now,” he remarked in an interview. Fans also flocked to social media to post Kohli tributes, expressing gratitude and nostalgia for the legendary cricketer’s journey in the whites.

Coach Rajkumar Sharma Backs Kohli’s Call

Rajkumar Sharma, Kohli’s childhood coach, fully supported the decision. In an interview, Sharma stated,

“𝑰 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆 π’‰π’Šπ’Ž 𝒇𝒐𝒓 π’‰π’Šπ’” π’•π’“π’†π’Žπ’†π’π’…π’π’–π’” π’„π’π’π’•π’“π’Šπ’ƒπ’–π’•π’Šπ’π’ 𝒕𝒐 π‘°π’π’…π’Šπ’‚π’ π’„π’“π’Šπ’„π’Œπ’†π’•. 𝑨𝒔 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉, π‘°β€™π’Ž 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅 𝒐𝒇 π’˜π’‰π’‚π’• 𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’†π’™π’‚π’Žπ’‘π’π’† 𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’šπ’π’–π’•π’‰.”

Emotional Moment for Indian Cricket

Rajkumar added,

“π‘¬π’Žπ’π’•π’Šπ’π’π’‚π’π’π’š, π’Šπ’• π’Šπ’” 𝒔𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 π’˜π’† π’˜π’π’β€™π’• 𝒔𝒆𝒆 π’‰π’Šπ’Ž π’Šπ’ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’˜π’‰π’Šπ’•π’† π’‹π’†π’“π’”π’†π’š π’‚π’ˆπ’‚π’Šπ’. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝑰 π’„π’π’Žπ’‘π’π’†π’•π’†π’π’š 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 π’‰π’Šπ’” π’…π’†π’„π’Šπ’”π’Šπ’π’. π‘΅π’π’˜, 𝒂𝒍𝒍 π’†π’šπ’†π’” π’˜π’Šπ’π’ 𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒏 π’‰π’Šπ’Ž 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 π‘°π’π’…π’Šπ’‚ π’˜π’Šπ’ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’–π’‘π’„π’π’Žπ’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝑢𝑫𝑰 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 π‘ͺ𝒖𝒑, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π‘°β€™π’Ž 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒆’𝒍𝒍 π’ˆπ’Šπ’—π’† π’‰π’Šπ’” 100 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕 π’„π’π’Žπ’Žπ’Šπ’•π’Žπ’†π’π’•.”

Kohli’s Glorious Test Career in Numbers

During his Test career, Virat Kohli scored 9230 runs in 123 matches, averagingΒ 46.85, including 30 centuries and seven double centuries. Notably, four double tons came in two consecutive series, which remains a world record. His highest score of 254 against South Africa* in Pune (2019) still stands out as one of his most dominant performances.

Kohli’s Captaincy Legacy

Kohli’s leadership was equally impactful. He captained India in 68 Test matches, winning 40, losing 17, and drawing 11. Under his guidance, India won its first-ever Test series in Australia (2018-19). Another memorable moment came in Lord’s 2021, where India defeated England in a historic match, highlighting Kohli’s tactical brilliance.

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Virat Kohli’s Coach Supports Test Retirement Decision

Kohli’s Impact on Indian Cricket and Fans

Kohli’s retirement marks the end of an era. For fans searching for Kohli’s Test match records, his ICC profile reflects a legacy built on consistency and aggression.Β His impact on youth, especially as a fitness icon and role model, is irreplaceable.

What’s Next for Virat Kohli?

As fans download Kohli’s career highlights and buy Kohli memorabilia online, there is growing hope that he will focus entirely on the ODI World Cup. Whether you want to watch his farewell videos, share a Kohli retirement tribute, or discuss his Test stats on forums, one thing is sure: Virat Kohli’s Test legacy will inspire generations.

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