India great Virat Kohli retires from test cricket

NEW DELHI, India (AP) — India great Virat Kohli retired from test cricket Monday after playing 123 matches in his glorious 14-year red-ball career.

“As I step away from this format, it’s not easy - but it feels right,” Kohli posted on Instagram.

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“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, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.”

Kohli’s retirement comes only days after fellow veteran Rohit Sharma stepped down from test cricket.

Kohli scored 9,230 runs including 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries at an test batting average of 46.85. He also led India in 68 test matches and was India’s most successful captain with 40 test wins.

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