Virat Kohli Announces Retirement from Test Cricket: Reactions from Fellow Players
Virat Kohli's Formal Retirement Announcement
Virat Kohli has officially confirmed his retirement from Test cricket, following recent reports indicating his intention to step away from the format. In response, numerous prominent players took to social media to express their thoughts, urging Kohli to maintain his connection with Test cricket as he navigates this transition.
Reactions from Fellow Cricketers
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โ BCCI (@BCCI) May 12, 2025
An era ends in Test cricket but the legacy will continue FOREVER! ๐ซก๐ซก@imVkohli, the former Team India Captain retires from Test cricket.
His contributions to #TeamIndia will forever be cherished! ๐ ๐ pic.twitter.com/MSe5KUtjep
I would have liked to see #ViratKohli go out of test cricket before a packed stadium. But since that is not to be let us applaud him wherever we are. He told a generation weaned on T20 cricket that test cricket is cool and aspirational. And for that, the game owes him big time.
โ Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 12, 2025
Biggest brand of the modern cricket era who gave it all for cricketโs oldest format. Test cricket owes that debt to Virat Kohli. ๐๐๐
โ Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 12, 2025
Congratulations, veere! Wishing you and the family endless blessings. Youโve been nothing short of outstandingโred-ball cricket will surely feel your absence.
โ Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) May 12, 2025
#ViratKohli@imVkohli pic.twitter.com/ph05VOmxlS
Why Retired ? @imVkohli
โ Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 12, 2025
Congratulations to Virat Kohli on a great Test career. Thank you for all the memorable moments in whites.
โ Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) May 12, 2025
Wishing you the best for whatโs ahead. #ViratKohli๐ต
Numbers will not define Kohliโs Test legacy. Theyโre just a small fraction of what he did in/for the format.
โ Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 12, 2025
Virat, you made a whole generation fall in love with Test cricket again. Thank You for your contribution.
Test Cricket will be poorer in your absence. ๐
Virat?!?! ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ
โ Kevin Pietersen๐ฆ (@KP24) May 12, 2025