The cricket world is in fullness with speculation following reports that the Indian cricket icon, Virat Kohli can withdraw from the test cricket. The news, which surfaced on Saturday, sent shock waves through fans and analysts, given the monumental Kohli contributions in the longest format of the game.
The fans expressed deep sadness, flooding the social media platforms with emotional, while many supposed the news as “false” given the recent Kohli talks and actions. Critics argue that timing align with the evolutionary test team of India, potentially opening the way to younger talents. As the discussions do not intensify, no official confirmation has come from Kohli or BCCI. Until then, fans stay on board, hoping that their hero continues to dominate the arena from the red ball.
Virat Kohli’s Test inheritance
Kohli’s test career is a testimony to excellence, with 9,230 points in 123 games, including 30 centuries and an average of almost 47 years. His tactical striking style redefined the approach of India for the game, with emblematic blows like the 149 in Edgbaston in 2018. As a captain, he led India to historic victories, such as the 2018/19 Win series in Australia, the first team. Kohli’s incessant emphasis on physical form and discipline transformed the culture of the team, inspiring an entire generation. Under its direction, India dominated the ICC testingSolidifying his heritage as one of the great moderns of the format.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Please don’t 🥹 @imvkohli #Viratkohli pic.twitter.com/36qadn0yuj
– Krishnahh 🤍📌 (@ krishna68468) May 10, 2025
I know my hero, he will not go.@imvkohli#Kohli #Viratkohli #Kingkohli pic.twitter.com/drxwfxcspw
– vk18_suguxplode (@ subar32768198) May 10, 2025
My honest reaction to Virat’s retirement rumors is slowly revealed! #Viratkohli 💔 pic.twitter.com/rfv9xl1z6v
– ankit das (@ dasankit_01) May 10, 2025
Not a single cell in my body is ready to hear about his test retirement
Please kohli saab reconsider the decision🙏Subah Subah trauma dediya😭#Viratkohli
– Krishna Jitiya (@comeonash_) May 10, 2025
I did not expect these IDK reports if it is true or not, but something I want to be witness is the peak of Virat Kohli in the test cricket.
I hope we will see Virat in England Tour🤞🏻#Viratkohli pic.twitter.com/b4Gy0xbVui– Aditya Pandey (@ aditya4media) May 10, 2025
Bhai Virat.
Waise Bhi Angland Hi Jaana Hai Ipl Ke Baad ..
Just play the test guy .. it’s like a home game for you#Viraturimentally #IndianCricketteam #Viratkohli– Rahul K (@crlaltrahul) May 10, 2025
Seeing Virat in whites has always been one of my favorite games to be a cricket fan. Passion, assault, pride, she just struck different tests. If it’s really the end, it will hurt like hell 💔#Viratkohli #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/yo1srrbmpl
– Atanu (@ atanudas1954419) May 10, 2025
No @imvkohli
This is not how you’re going
You have a lot in you#Viratkohli #Viratkohli 𓃵 #viratkholi pic.twitter.com/gmuhgvmovp– Mukesh Duger (@mukeshduger) May 10, 2025
How could a vision problem suddenly appear from nowhere? If this was true, he would have tackled it during the RCB events. He wouldn’t even have played in Ranji’s matches. All these reports seem wrong.#Viratkohli #Bcci pic.twitter.com/aubhxbyym
– Virat Kohli (@ vk_dary18) May 10, 2025
If Virat Kohli really wanted to retire, then why he came to play the Ranji trophy just after Australia Tour.#Viratkohli pic.twitter.com/1vbi0jl7ar
– Viratians ™ 𝕏 (@vira_tians) May 10, 2025
Maybe not for the world, but for me, Virat Kohli will always be the goat of the test cricket not only bcz of his striker, but the way in which he has the terrain. I really hope you reconsider your decision #Viratkohli 𓃵 pic.twitter.com/w2gqwund0z
– 𝐆𝐎𝐀𝐓 ¹⁸🐐 (@ vk18thegoatt) May 10, 2025
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