Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, which has created a stir in the cricket world. On Instagram, he shared an emotional message reminiscing his 14-year-old journey. India will now go into the World Test Championship campaign without him.
A few days ago, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket. Now Virat Kohli has also officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, which has created a stir in the entire cricket world.
Virat Kohli posted on Instagram, "It's been 14 years wearing baggy blue for the first time in Test cricket. To be honest, I never thought what journey this format would take me. It tested me, shaped me and taught me lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
There's something very personal about playing in white. Quiet hard work, long days, small moments that no one sees but which are always with you.
As I step away from this format, it's not easy – but it feels right. I have given it my all, and it has given me so much more than I could have hoped for.
"I carry a heart full of gratitude for the game, for the people I played with on the field, and for everyone who has seen me through this.
I will always look back at my Test career with a smile.
#269, Signing Off. "
India are scheduled to tour England for their World Test Championship campaign from June 20. India will be without two of their key players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in this series. Now it will be very interesting to see which youngsters get a chance in place of both players in the team.