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Virat Kohli Announces Retirement from Test Cricket After 14 Glorious Years.

Sports | Dated: 14 May 2025

On May 12, 2025, renowned Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, drawing curtains on a remarkable 14-year journey in the longest format of the game with immediate effect.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - He will, however, continue to represent India in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In 2018, Virat Kohli was honoured with the ICC Test Player of the Year award for his outstanding performance in Test cricket.
  • (ii) He received the ICC ODI Player of the Year award in 2012, 2017, and 2018.
  • (iii) Kohli was named ICC Cricketer of the Year in both 2017 and 2018, recognizing his dominance across all formats during that period.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Indian cricketer recently announced his retirement from Test cricket after a 14-year-long career?

Correct Answer: Virat Kohli

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