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Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket after 14 years, following Rohit Sharma's similar decision. His final Test century against Australia in Perth saw him surpass Don Bradman's century count, marking the end of an era in Indian cricket.

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Virat Kohli, one of India's greatest Test batsmen, retired after a 14-year career. Kohli's illustrious Test career was marked by remarkable performances, including seven double centuries and numerous match-winning innings.

Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket marks the end of a legendary career defined by his fiery expressions, passionate celebrations, and unforgettable moments on the field.

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Kohli, India's fourth-highest Test run-scorer, announced his decision prior to the England tour, expressing gratitude for his 14-year-long Test journey.

• Matches: 123 Tests
• Innings: 210
• Runs: 9,230
• Average: 46.85
• Centuries/Fifties: 30/31
• Highest Score: 254*
• India’s 4th-highest Test run-scorer

Debut & Early Years (2011–2015)

• Debut: June 2011 vs WI
• Disappointing first tour: 76 runs in 5 innings
• Breakthrough: 116 vs Aus at Adelaide (2012)
• 2011-15 stats: 2,994 runs in 41 Tests
• Average: 44.03
• Centuries/Fifties: 11/12
• Innings: 72

Golden Phase (2016–2019) Runs: 4,208 in 43 Tests

• Average: 66.79
• Centuries/Fifties: 16/10
• Innings: 69
• Best score: 254*
• 7 Double Hundreds – Most by a Test captain

Lean Patch (2020–2024) Runs: 2,028 in 39 Tests

• Average: 30.72
• Centuries/Fifties: 3/9
• Innings: 69

Resurgence in 2023 Runs: 671 in 8 Tests

• Average: 55.91
• Centuries/Fifties: 2/2
• Innings: 12
• Last home 100: vs Aus at Ahmedabad (2023)
• Last away 100: vs WI at Port of Spain (July 2023)

Final Year & Last Series 2024 stats: 382 runs in 10 Tests

• Average: 22.47
• 1 century & 1 fifty in 19 innings
• Last series: Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Nov 2024–Jan 2025) in Aus
• Runs: 190 in 9 innings
• Highlight: Century at Perth

Virat Kohli took his Instagram handle to announce his decision to move on from Test cricket after playing for 14 years.

India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket, putting an end to speculation surrounding his future in the longest format of the game.

The 36-year-old represented India in 123 Test matches, amassing 9,230 runs at an impressive average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. With this decision, Kohli will now focus solely on ODIs, having already stepped away from T20 Internationals last year.