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Virat Kohli to Sourav Ganguly: India's most successful captains in Tests

Former India captain Virat Kohli has announced retirement from Tests on May 12, 2025, ahead of the upcoming five-Test match series against England.

Sports Tak

• Tue • 13 May 2025

Virat Kohli’s Test retirement draws Football World's attention: Harry Kane, Man City and Bayern Hail Indian Legend

After days of swirling speculation, Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli officially announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, bringing an emotional end to a remarkable 14-year career.

SportsTak Desk

• Tue • 13 May 2025

Tennis Legend Novak Djokovic's Two-Word reaction on Virat Kohli's Test retirement takes internet by a storm

In a surprising development that sent shockwaves across the sporting world, Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket at the age of 36.

SportsTak Desk

• Mon • 12 May 2025

Exclusive | 'It's not going to be easy for someone to come in...': Sunil Gavaskar's big take on Virat Kohli's successor in Tests

India batting great Virat Kohli has announced his Test retirement on May 12, 2025, ahead of the five-Test match series against England.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

'Enjoy retirement brother Virat': UFC Icon Conor McGregor Salutes Virat Kohli for Completing a Stellar Test Career

UFC icon Conor McGregor has congratulated Virat Kohli for completing a successful Test Career. Kohli announced his retirement from the longest format of the game on Monday.

SportsTak Desk

• Mon • 12 May 2025

BCCI announces updated schedule for remainder of IPL 2025 with new venues, ends suspense over PBKS vs DC suspended clash

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will resume from May 17 and the first match will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

'Want to hit 4-5 centuries in the England series, like I did in 2018...': Delhi Ranji coach's shocking revelation as Virat Kohli announces Test retirement

Virat Kohli's last red-ball outing came during the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways, where he managed to score six runs.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

'Sad we won't get to see Virat Kohli...': Ex-UK Prime Minister's social media post goes viral as India's batting great announces retirement ahead of England Test series

India batting great Virat Kohli has announced retirement from Tests on May 12, 2025, ahead of the upcoming five-Test match series against England.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

Exclusive | 'Whole country wants you to play and you are...': Emotional Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma reacts as batting great announces Test retirement

India batting great Virat Kohli has announced his Test retirement on May 12, 2025, after representing the nation in 123 matches.

Nitin Srivastava

• Mon • 12 May 2025

'Dressing room won’t be the same without you': Mohammed Siraj shares heartfelt post as his 'superhero' Virat Kohli announces Test retirement

Virat Kohli has played 123 Test matches and scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

Virat Kohli - India's alpha male who revolutionised Tests in a dazzling way

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of an era that saw one of the modern greats dominate the longest format of the game with unmatched passion and intensity.

Sunny Daud

• Mon • 12 May 2025

BCB appoints World Cup-winning star as fast bowling coach ahead of white ball series against Pakistan

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appointed Australia's World Cup-winning speedster Shaun Tait as their fast bowling coach ahead of the white ball series against the UAE and Pakistan.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

'You offered to gift me a thread from your late father': Sachin Tendulkar recalls Virat Kohli's heartwarming gesture when he retired from Test cricket

Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries in ODI cricket but could not become the fourth Indian batter to score 10,000 Test runs.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

'Like many Indians, he is my favourite...': DGMO Rajiv Ghai mentions Virat Kohli's retirement during Armed-Forces joint briefing on 'Operation Sindoor', WATCH VIDEO

Virat Kohli has announced his Test retirement on May 12, 2025, ahead of the upcoming five-Test match series against England.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

'Can't believe you are done...': Former head coach Ravi Shastri to AB de Villiers, cricket fraternity hails Virat Kohli as he announces Test retirement

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri who outlined the roadmap with Virat Kohli to win the historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy for first time in 71 years, was in disbelief to learn about the 36-year-old's Test retirement.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

'I’ll remember the tears you never showed...': Anushka Sharma shares heartfelt post for husband Virat Kohli as he announces Test retirement ahead of England tour

Virat's one of the biggest supporters, his wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma penned down a heartfelt post for husband Kohli as he announced retirement from Tests on May 12, 2025.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

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From 200 vs West Indies to 103 vs England: Virat Kohli's 4 Test centuries away from home in winning cause

No other Indian batter has scored more runs on foreign soil in Test cricket since Virat Kohli's debut in the format.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir's message on Virat Kohli's Test retirement goes viral, ICC Chairman says, 'Your speech at Lord's said it all'

Days after captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement, Virat Kohli drew curtains on his Test career ahead of Test tour of England.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

'To have that chance to share the pitch with you...': Yashasvi Jaiswal pens down heartfelt note for Virat Kohli as they won't bat together on England tour

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said he will cherish sharing the pitch with Virat Kohli who he looked at as a source of inspiration growing up.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025

Virat Kohli's emotional love letter to Test cricket in his retirement announcement, writes 'There's something deeply personal about...'

Ahead of the squad announcement for the five-Test series against England next month, Virat Kohli drew curtains on his Test career.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 12 May 2025