Ace Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, triggering an outpouring of love and support from fans and former teammates. Gautam Gambhir, who reportedly had a long-standing feud with Kohli, left a heartfelt message for the cricketer, highlighting their newfound camaraderie. ICC chairman Jay Shah also congratulated Kohli on an extraordinary Test career, thanking him for championing the purest format of the game. Though Kohli's recent tour of Australia was underwhelming, he will be remembered as a player with a lion's passion who led India to the world number one position.
In a recent interview, Rohit Sharma, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, revealed that he had disagreements with Rahul Dravid, who was the head coach during Rohit's tenure. Despite their differences, Rohit and Dravid shared a good understanding and helped India achieve success in major tournaments. Rohit emphasized on the importance of having healthy arguments and mentioned that he respected Dravid's knowledge and experience in the game.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has questioned whether Ajinkya Rahane or Cheteshwar Pujara should return to the Indian squad for the Test tour of England, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announcing their retirement from Tests. He suggests that India may have enough options, including Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, to fill the vacant batting positions, while also considering the experience Rahane and Pujara could bring to the team.
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from the Test format, shocking fans who were eagerly waiting for him to reach 10,000 runs. However, instead of sympathizing with the captain's decision, fans have chosen to troll his wife Anushka Sharma, accusing her of being the reason for his retirement. This is not the first time Anushka has been subjected to criticism for the lows in Virat's career.
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli shocks the world with his sudden retirement announcement from Test cricket, ending his 14-year journey in the format. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Kohli expresses his gratitude for the game and everyone who has been a part of his journey. As tributes pour in for the legendary captain, fans are left reminiscing about unforgettable memories from Kohli's tenure on the field.
In an exclusive interview with senior journalist Vimal Kumar, Indian cricket team's vice-captain Rohit Sharma cleared the air around his future in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The 37-year-old stated that while he is not ready to retire from ODIs yet, he is also not taking his career for granted and will step down the day he feels he is no longer able to perform at his best. Known for his explosive batting, Sharma has had a successful journey in ODIs with 11,168 runs and is also credited for bringing record-breaking victories as a captain.
After much speculation and anticipation, Virat Kohli has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. The 36-year-old has had an exceptional career in the longest format, amassing 9230 runs and 30 centuries in 123 Test matches. While he fell short of the 10,000 run milestone, Kohli's talent and passion for the game have inspired countless memories and moments on the field. He now sets his sights on continuing his success in limited overs cricket.
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