India’s batting legend Virat Kohli has called time on his Test career, announcing his retirement from the longest format with immediate effect on Monday.
The batting legend, who had earlier stepped away from T20Is after India’s victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 title, announced his decision through an Instagram post.
“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,” Virat Kohli posted.
“There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.
“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.
“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.
“I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile. #269, signing off.”
Virat Kohli has represented India in 123 Test matches and has scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85.
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