After playing the longest format of Cricket for 14 years, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket. He made this announcement on social media with an emotional message, saying the decision was not easy, but it felt right.

Kohli first played Test cricket for India in 2011. Since then, he has become one of the most successful and respected players in the world. In his Instagram post, Kohli wrote, “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.”

He also shared how special Test cricket has been to him. He said there is something deeply personal about playing in white clothes — the long, quiet hours on the field and the tough moments that only a few notice but leave a deep impact.

Virat Kohli has played 113 Test matches, scored over 8,500 runs, and led India to many famous victories as captain. His retirement from Tests is a big moment in Indian cricket history.

Fans and fellow cricketers from around the world are pouring in their love and respect for Kohli as he steps away from this format. While he will no longer play Tests, fans still hope to see him in action in shorter formats.

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As Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, his wife Anushka Sharma shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, expressing her emotions and pride in his journey.

She wrote: “I’ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler — and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege.

“Somehow, I thought this day would come one day, where you would retire from this format in whites… But you have always done things on your own terms and stayed true to yourself. And that’s what makes you who you are. I want to tell you, my love, you’ve earned every bit of this farewell.”

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