Virat Kohli retires from Test Cricket
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Virat Kohli Announces Retirement from Test Cricket in an Emotional Instagram Post
Virat Kohli has confirmed his retirement from Test cricket today through a heartfelt message shared on Instagram.
Virat Kohli's Instagram Post:
"It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test 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."
Major Achievements of Team India Under Virat Kohli’s Leadership in Tests:
Team India rose to the No. 1 ranking in Test cricket and held the top position for 42 consecutive months.
Reached the final of the ICC World Test Championship (2019–2021 cycle).
Remained unbeaten at home in 11 consecutive Test matches, winning 10 of them.
Achieved a historic first-ever Test series win on Australian soil, ending a 71-year-long wait.
Virat Kohli’s Records as a Batsman in Test Cricket:
Most Test runs as India's captain: 5,864 runs at an average of 54.8, including 20 centuries and 18 fifties.
Holds the record for the most double centuries (7) by an Indian in Test cricket.
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