Conor McGregor Celebrates Virat Kohli's Retirement from Test Cricket

Virat Kohli Bids Farewell to Test Cricket

In a heartfelt message, UFC fighter Conor McGregor extended his congratulations to renowned cricketer Virat Kohli, who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. Kohli's decision brings to a close a remarkable 14-year career during which he excelled in various conditions and against numerous opponents, both as a player and a captain.

McGregor shared his sentiments on Instagram, stating, "Enjoy retirement, brother Virat! Huge congrats on a stellar cricket career!"

Throughout his Test career, the 36-year-old Kohli participated in 123 matches, amassing 9,230 runs at an impressive average of 46.85. His record includes 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries across 210 innings, with a personal best score of 254*. He ranks as India's fourth-highest run-scorer in Test history, trailing behind legends Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar.

Kohli made his Test debut in June 2011 against the West Indies. Although his initial tour was disappointing, he quickly established himself with aggressive performances, notably scoring his first century against Australia in Adelaide in 2012, where he made 116 runs off 213 balls.

From 2016 to 2019, Kohli experienced one of the most prolific phases in Test cricket, accumulating 4,208 runs in 43 matches at an average of 66.79, including 16 centuries and 10 fifties. This period also featured seven double centuries, the highest by any captain in Test cricket.

However, the 2020s have posed challenges for Kohli, with only 2,028 runs in 39 Tests at a lower average of 30.72, including three centuries and nine fifties. His performance saw a resurgence in 2023, where he scored 671 runs in eight Tests at an average of 55.91, featuring two centuries and two fifties.