Virat Kohi opted to end his successful Test career on May 12, having represented India in the longest format since 2011. The 36-year-old played 123 Tests and scored 9230 runs at an average of 46.85. He recorded 31 half-centuries and 30 centuries.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes that if India suffers a major setback against England in the forthcoming five-match series, which begins on June 20 in Headingley, Leeds, the famous Virat Kohli may reconsider retiring from Test cricket.
After winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final for the first time in 18 years, Kohli stated that his victory is still five tiers below Test cricket. Clarke stated that the Delhi hitter enjoys the red-ball format and will reconsider his retirement decision if the captain and selectors want him back in the setup.
“If India loses 5-0 in England, I believe the supporters will demand Virat Kohli to come out of retirement.
And, honestly, if the captain and selectors urge him to return and he is supported by the supporters, I believe he will. “He still enjoys Test cricket,” Clarke explained on the Beyond23 Cricket podcast.
Clarke also praised Rohit Sharma, who retired from Tests on May 12, as a good captain. The cricketer-turned-commentator stated that Test cricket will miss Kohli.
“Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket.” Tactically, he was an excellent captain. Virat Kohli goes away—devastating. “Test cricket will miss him,” the former Australian skipper added.
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