Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli has formally retired from Test cricket, bringing an end to a golden age of Indian red-ball cricket. Posting an emotional message on social media, Kohli wrote, “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the whites. Honestly, I never imagined the kind of journey this format would take me on.”
Virat Kohli’s Test Cricket Legacy
Kohli, with his passion, aggression, and unflinching dedication on the field, leaves behind a remarkable legacy in Test cricket. During his career, he played 123 Test matches, accumulating a total of 9,230 runs at a decent average of 46.9.
His record individual Test score is *254 (not out)**—an indication of his skill in stabilizing lengthy innings and decimating bowling lines-ups.
Career Highlights:
Matches: 123
Runs: 9,230
Batting Average: 46.9
Highest Score: 254*
Centuries: 30
Half-centuries: 31
Fours: 1,027
Sixes: 30
Kohli’s leadership and batting have made their imprint on Indian cricket. With fans and critics looking back on his career, his role in boosting India’s position in Test cricket cannot be ignored.
Though he moves away from the longest form, Kohli’s legacy as a great of the modern era remains to inspire generations to come.
