New Delhi: India\u2019s star batsman Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable 14-year career in the longest format of the game.<\/p>\n
The 35-year-old cricketer shared the news in an emotional post on social media, calling the decision difficult but necessary.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue jersey in Test cricket. Honestly, I never thought what journey this format would take me. It tested me, shaped me and taught me lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life,\u201d Kohli wrote.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the challenges and rewards of the format, Kohli said, \u201cPlaying in white clothes is a very personal experience. Quiet hard work, long days, small moments that no one sees but which are always with you. When I am moving away from this format, it is not easy. But it seems right. I have given it everything and it has given me more than I expected.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kohli\u2019s retirement marks the end of one of the most celebrated Test careers in Indian cricket history. He led India to historic victories at home and abroad and played a key role in redefining the team’s approach in red-ball cricket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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