Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of a significant chapter in Indian cricket. Over his 14-year career, Kohli achieved remarkable success but faced declining performance recently, with a batting average of just 32.56 over the past two years. In a heartfelt social media post, he reflected on his personal journey through the format and acknowledged the challenges he faced, including mental fatigue and injuries. While stepping away from Tests, Kohli will continue his career in ODIs and focus on business ventures beyond 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.
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.
Kohli managed just 90 runs from eight innings in the five-Test series.
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