India's Upcoming England Tour: BCCI to Discuss Kohli's Test Retirement
India's cricket team is preparing for an upcoming tour of England, where they will play a five-match Test series. Before this, the BCCI is expected to discuss Virat Kohli's rumored retirement from Test cricket with an influential figure from the team. The selection for the Test squad will be announced on May 23, alongside the new captain's name. The board aims to understand Kohli's reasons for stepping away from the format, especially given his impressive recent performance. Will they succeed in convincing him to stay? Read on to find out more.
| May 10, 2025, 19:51 IST
India's England Tour and Kohli's Future in Test Cricket
India's cricket team is set to tour England soon, where they will compete in a five-match Test series. Before this series, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may engage in discussions with Virat Kohli regarding his rumored retirement from Test cricket. An influential figure from the Indian team is expected to meet with the star batsman to persuade him to continue playing in the Test format.
The selection for the Indian Test squad for the England tour is anticipated to take place on May 23, coinciding with the announcement of a new captain. While the venue for the selection committee meeting has yet to be confirmed, the BCCI is planning a media conference to reveal the name of the new Test captain. Additionally, the India A team for the England tour is expected to be announced in the coming days.
The BCCI has previously succeeded in convincing players, as seen with Rohit Sharma, who was persuaded to step down from Test captaincy. It is believed that discussions with this influential figure occurred before Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket.
Whether the board will succeed in persuading Kohli remains to be seen, but it is hoped that the chosen individual will have some influence over his decision. The board aims to understand the reasons behind Kohli's desire to step away from Test cricket, especially considering his recent average has been over 50 in this format.