On Monday, May 12, fans took to social media to express their reactions after former India captain Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
The 36-year-old, set to play in the upcoming Test series in England, retired after India’s 3-1 loss in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His decision followed Rohit Sharma’s retirement on May 7, and Ravichandran Ashwin also retired from Test cricket after the third Test in Brisbane.
The Delhi batter concludes his Test career as India’s fourth-highest run-scorer, behind Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar, having accumulated 9,230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.85. His tally includes 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries.
Virat Kohli remains the most successful Test captain in India’s history, with 40 wins in 68 matches, including 11 draws. Fans on X praised Kohli for his remarkable Test career, though many expressed their sadness over his retirement.
A part of me Died today 🙂💔 pic.twitter.com/E5yfpFhW6R
— leisha (@katyxkohli17) May 12, 2025
This guy is a beast when it comes to Test cricket in Australia
We gonna miss this in Test cricket
Happy retirement champ VIRAT KOHLI 🫶pic.twitter.com/0BDRK7E5gj— 🄳🄴🅅🄰 (@deva_cutzz) May 12, 2025
We weren't ready for this Virat, will miss your presence in test cricket #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/gd6uGFUoCT
— Ayush Kahar (@AyushKahar_02) May 12, 2025
Some promises are meant to be broken. Happy retirement Virat Kohli pic.twitter.com/Wo0UCoqE5t
— kolly (@KollyWrites) May 12, 2025
Virat Kohli retired from test cricket , but you will always be my king until your last day 🤍pic.twitter.com/kjcKAozLpb
— ` (@was_kohlify) May 12, 2025
𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐑𝐀 💔
The BCCI has requested @ImRo45 and @imVkohli to be present at the opening Test of the England series for a special moment.
A Guard of Honour, a tribute to their legendary service to Indian Test cricket. 🙌
They deserve nothing less. 🫡#TeamIndia |… pic.twitter.com/oaoGu2vrfM
— Indian Cricket Team (@incricketteam) May 12, 2025
𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬. 🇮🇳
First T20, now Test Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli retire together.
Two icons. One unforgettable era.
Indian cricket will be grateful for the legacy you both leave behind.#ViratKohli | #RohitSharma | #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/AM4zTcVjbZ
— Indian Cricket Team (@incricketteam) May 12, 2025
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗼𝗵𝗹𝗶! 🙌
An era ends in Test cricket but the legacy will continue FOREVER! 🫡🫡@imVkohli, the former Team India Captain retires from Test cricket.
His contributions to #TeamIndia will forever be cherished! 👏 👏 pic.twitter.com/MSe5KUtjep
— BCCI (@BCCI) May 12, 2025
“My Test career will always bring me joy when I look back”- Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli shared a message announcing his retirement from Test cricket, captioning his Instagram post:
“It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life. There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.”
“As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for. I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile. #269, signing off,” he added.
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