When did Virat Kohli make his debut in Test cricket?

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, ending a journey which started fourteen years ago in West Indies. Kohli made his Test debut under MS Dhoni’s captaincy in the first fixture of a three-match series in the West Indies in 2011. The then 23-year-old Kohli walked in at 64/3 after India won … Read more

4 Players Who Could Replace Virat Kohli at No. 4 in Tests

Virat Kohli, India’s most successful Test captain, announced his retirement on Monday after a stellar 14-year career. In his Instagram post, the 36-year-old expressed that stepping away from the format felt right after giving his all. With the decision coming just one month before India’s tour of England, the team now faces the challenge of … Read more

Virat Kohli retirement: Full list of Test records; runs, hundreds, wins, captaincy stats

Former India captain Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday. The 36-year-old enjoyed a stellar career in whites after making his debut against the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica, in 2011. The Delhi batter finishes with 9230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. A look … Read more

Virat Kohli retirement: Captaincy stats; Win/loss record, series results

Indian batting icon Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday. Kohli had a glittering stint as captain in the longest format, leading India from 2014 to 2022. With 40 wins in 68 matches, he remains India’s most successful Test captain. Only Steve Waugh (41), Ricky Ponting (48), and Graeme Smith (53) have … Read more

Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket

Virat Kohli has decided to retire from Test cricket. He amassed 9230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85 in the game’s longest format. “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. It’s tested me, … Read more

Test cricket needs Virat: Brian Lara urges Kohli not to retire

West Indies great Brian Lara on Saturday urged India batting star Virat Kohli not to retire from Test cricket through a social media post. “Test cricket needs Virat!! He is going to be persuaded. He is NOT going to retire from Test cricket. @virat.kohli is going to average above 60 for the remainder of his … Read more

Gautam Gambhir: India shouldn’t play Pakistan even at ICC events; Rohit, Kohli should stay in team till they are performing

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday called for a complete halt to cricketing engagements with Pakistan at any forum, including Asia Cup and ICC events, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. At the ABP News’ ‘India At 2047’ Summit, Gambhir said the national team should not play the archrival until cross-border terrorism … Read more

Cricket’s inclusion in LA 28, allowing family on tours, a dig at sports broadcasting – Virat Kohli chooses brutal honesty at RCB Summit

Any semblance of post-lunchbreak lethargy at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit, powered by Leaders, left the room on Saturday as former India skipper Virat Kohli arrived for a fireside chat with sports presenter Isa Guha at the Dravid-Padukone Excellence Centre in Bengaluru. Fans, who had booked tickets priced between ₹29,500 and … Read more