Virat Kohli quits Test Cricket? BCCI requests, fans’ hearts broken|
A big and emotional news has come out for Indian Cricket – Virat Kohli is reportedly thinking of retiring from Test cricket. 36-year-old Kohli has informed BCCI about his intention, according to sources. His decision has shocked the entire cricketing fraternity.
Kohli made his Test debut in 2011, and since then till date his contribution in red ball cricket has been amazing. To his name are 9,000+ Test runs, 30 Test centuries and aggressive and passionate captaincy.
BCCI requests Kohli: “Think once more”
BCCI is in no mood to let Kohli go. Officials have requested him to reconsider his decision, especially now that India has tough overseas tours lined up like England and Australia.
“Who is still incredibly fit. His presence in the dressing room changes the entire environment, told a senior BCCI official.
Emotional reaction of fans and former cricketers
Ever since this news has come, social media has been flooded with #KohliTestRetirement messages. Fans, former players all want Kohli to remain in Test cricket for one more WTC cycle.
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The impact of this decision becomes even bigger because a few days ago Rohit Sharma also announced his Test retirement. If Kohli also leaves, then India’s red ball batting order will become very young and inexperienced, especially in the 5 Test series against England which is starting from 20 June in Leeds.
