‘Test cricket brought out the fighter in you’: Tributes Pour In as Virat Kohli Bids Farewell to Test Cricket

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from test cricket on Monday, stimulating reactions from the cricketing world. Cricketers, both current and retired, took to social media to express their thoughts on Virat’s glorious career.

After numerous speculations, Virat Kohli on Monday morning confirmed his retirement from test cricket. Earlier reports came forward that Virat had been contemplating retiring since December 2024 during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Reactions to Virat’s Retirement

INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COUNCIL CHAIRMAN JAY SHAH

“Thank you for championing the purest format during the rise of T20 cricket and setting an extraordinary example in discipline, fitness, and commitment.”

BCCI

“Illustrious legacy
Inspiring intensity
Incredible icon
The Former #TeamIndia Captain gave it all to Test Cricket

Thank you for the memories in whites, Virat Kohli”

SHUBMAN GILL, INDIAN BATTER

“Anything I write for you, paji, will never truly capture what I feel or the impact you’ve had on me. From watching you bat when I was 13 and wondering how someone could bring that kind of energy to the field – to sharing the field with you and realizing no one else possibly can – you’ve not just inspired a generation, you’ve reshaped the mindset of millions. I know how much Test cricket meant to you, and I hope our generation can carry forward that same fire and commitment. Thank you for everything.

Happy retirement, @imVkohli paji.”

AB DE VILLIERS, FORMER SOUTH AFRICAN CRICKETER

“Congrats to my biscotti@imVkohli on an epic Test career! Your determination & skill have always inspired me. True legend!”

YUVRAJ SINGH, FORMER INDIAN CRICKETER

“Test cricket brought out the fighter in you, and you gave it everything! You played the way greats do, with hunger in your heart, fire in your belly and pride in every stride. Proud of what you’ve done in whites. Go well, King Kohli!”

Virat’s Test Career

Virat made his Test debut on India’s tour of the West Indies in mid-2011. Kohli’s first really big Test series was in Australia, in 2014-15, when he scored twin centuries in Adelaide, and followed it up with centuries in Melbourne and Sydney to aggregate 692 runs for the series at an average of 86.50.

Virat’s test career spanned 14 years, during which he represented India in 123 tests, out of which 68 he captained. He amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85.

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