Virat Kohli, legend of Indian cricket, announces retirement from Test formatTopic:Cricket1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 7:07amVirat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket. (Getty Images: Robert Cianflone)In short:Indian great Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket.Kohli hit 30 Test centuries and 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85 over 123 Tests.What's next?It is expected Kohli will still be available to play One Day Internationals for India.abc.net.au/news/indian-legend-virat-kohli-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket/105283478Link copiedShareShare articleIndian batter Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing down the curtain on a sparkling career in the longest format just days after captain Rohit Sharma did the same.Kohli, who made his debut in 2011 and scored 30 centuries and 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85 over 123 Tests, is expected to remain available for one-day internationals.The 36-year-old quit Twenty20 Internationals immediately after India won its second 20-overs World Cup trophy in West Indies last year."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," Kohli posted on Instagram."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."Loading Instagram contentWhile Kohli's final Test wrapped up a 3-1 series defeat to Australia in January which saw India relinquish the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade, he will be remembered most for his spell as captain between 2014-2022.Kohli won 40 of his 68 Tests in charge of India to become the country's most successful skipper in the format and sits fourth in the list of captains with the most test victories.Only Graeme Smith (53), Ricky Ponting (48) and Steve Waugh (41) won more Tests as captains.Virat Kohli enjoyed a love-hate relationship with Australian crowds throughout an illustrious career. (Getty Images: Morgan Hancock/Cricket Australia)India suffered only 17 defeats with Kohli at the helm as he guided the side to the final of the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021, where they lost to New Zealand.He was also part of the team that lost the second World Test Championship final to Australia in 2023."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," he added."I'll always look back at my Test career with a smile."India's next Test assignment is a five-match series in England from June 20.ReutersPosted 1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 7:07amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)SportMavericks left reeling after being 'murdered' by unforced errorsAnalysis by Brittany CarterPhoto shows A coach bends down to talk to her players sitting on the bench and speaks with purpose Major Irish final postponed because camogie stars refuse to wear skortsTopic:Gaelic SportsPhoto shows A player wearing a red camogie kit clenches her fist while running during a game.Goat almost takes out NZ rider as animals interrupt third stage of GiroTopic:Cycle SportPhoto shows A goat jumps at cyclist Dion Smith during stage three of the Giro d'Italia.This Bomber has finally arrived and can supercharge club's stuttering buildCAnalysis by Chris De SilvaPhoto shows Zach Reid greets fans with outstretched handsMatildas confirmed for landmark match in regional WATopic:MatildasPhoto shows A group of soccer players wearing green and yellow embrace with a firework and crowd behind them.Top StoriesUS and China agree to put 90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffsLIVEPhoto shows Donald Trump holds a list of tariffs by country.Anthony Albanese unveils new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese waves inside parliament house.Littleproud stays on as Nationals leader after party voteTopic:Federal GovernmentPhoto shows David Littleproud was re-elected leader of the NationalsIs Chalmers prepared to follow Keating into the 'slaying' business?AAnalysis by Alan KohlerPhoto shows Jim Chalmers walks into QT smiling.One child is slapped, another vomits metal hooks: Inside an Australian childcare giantTopic:Child CarePhoto shows A still from a Snapchat video shows a baby on a bouncer crying.Popular nowAnthony Albanese unveils new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese waves inside parliament house.Queensland MP set to be booted from state Labor caucus Topic:State and Territory ParliamentPhoto shows Jimmy SullivanAmelia Hamer concedes Kooyong after tense contest with Monique RyanTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A composite photo of a blonde woman on the left and a brunette on the right, both smiling.Related topicsCricketIndiaSportTop StoriesUS and China agree to put 90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffsTopic:Stock MarketPhoto shows Donald Trump holds a list of tariffs by country.Anthony Albanese unveils new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsLittleproud stays on as Nationals leader after party voteTopic:Federal GovernmentIs Chalmers prepared to follow Keating into the 'slaying' business?AAnalysis by Alan KohlerOne child is slapped, another vomits metal hooks: Inside an Australian childcare giantTopic:Child CareJust InQueensland MP set to be booted from state Labor caucus Topic:State and Territory Parliament34m ago34 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 7:52amUS and China reach deal to 90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffsTopic:Business, Economics and Finance1m ago1 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 8:25amAmelia Hamer concedes Kooyong after tense contest with Monique RyanTopic:Elections1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 7:23amIndian legend Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricketTopic:Cricket1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 7:07amMore Just InBack to top