Virat Kohli has shocked everyone by announcing retirement from Test cricket, there were reports earlier that he has already communicated to BCCI about his retirement but despite all efforts to stop him, Kohli has given the final verdict. In his post on Instagram, he expressed his gratitude towards the format and mentioned that this was the right time to walk away.
Even though he has not mentioned the reason behind his retirement it is speculated that there can be some factors behind this shocking decision.
Too Much Pressure And Physical Strain
One of the reasons behind his retirement can be the demanding physical fitness in Test format, in an old interview that has been circulating online, Virat had already mentioned about how tough the format is and playing for 5 continuous days takes a toll on the player physically and mentally.
Performance Challenges
In the last five years, Virat Kohli has been struggling to perform in Tests despite having a stellar record and strong cameos, there has been a lack of consistency. His average also dropped below 50 in the last five years and his struggle was clearly evident in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025.
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Even though the reason behind Virat Kohli’s retirement remains undisclosed, the sudden decision to retire before England Tests is too hard to digest for all the cricket fans.
