Virat Kohli Considers Retirement from Test Cricket Following Rohit Sharma's Decision

Kohli's Retirement Plans

Virat Kohli has expressed his intention to retire from Test cricket, a decision he has communicated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Following Rohit Sharma's recent retirement announcement, Kohli's move has raised eyebrows, prompting BCCI officials to urge him to reconsider.

According to sources cited by a leading news outlet, Kohli has firmly decided on his retirement and has informed the board. However, the BCCI has requested him to think it over, especially with a significant tour to England on the horizon. As of now, Kohli has not responded to this appeal.

This decision comes shortly after Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket. The senior selection committee of the BCCI is set to convene soon to finalize the team for the upcoming five-match Test series in England. Reports suggest that Kohli has been contemplating his future in Test cricket since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Kohli had scored a century in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but struggled with form in the subsequent four matches. If Kohli remains steadfast in his decision and with Rohit already retired, India's middle order could face a significant lack of experience.

Should Kohli follow through with his retirement, the team would be without the guidance of two seasoned players who have led the Test side for nearly 11 years. Kohli took over as India's Test captain in December 2014, followed by Rohit in February 2022.