After Rohit Sharma's Retirement, Virat Kohli Wants To Retire From Test Cricket?

Just days after Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, speculation is rife that another senior stalwart, Virat Kohli, may also be preparing to bid farewell to the longest format of the game.

Rohit Sharma made his retirement public on May 7 through an Instagram story, surprising fans and sparking a wave of reactions across the cricketing world. Now, according to emerging reports, Virat Kohli has also conveyed his intention to retire from Test cricket to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

However, no official statement has yet been made by Kohli himself. As of now, the BCCI has neither confirmed nor denied the development, but sources suggest that the board has urged Kohli to reconsider his decision, especially in light of the upcoming tour of England.

Team India is scheduled to tour England after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where they are set to play a crucial five-match Test series. The series is considered vital for India’s standing in the World Test Championship.

Virat Kohli, who has been a pillar of India's batting lineup and a former Test captain, has played 123 Test matches in his illustrious career so far. His potential exit from Test cricket would mark the end of an era, following closely on the heels of Rohit Sharma’s departure.

The cricketing fraternity and fans alike are now awaiting an official word from Kohli, as uncertainty looms over the composition of India’s Test squad for the high-stakes England series.