New Delhi: Kohli took to Instagram to share the emotional news, reflecting on a journey that spanned 14 years. “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,” he wrote. “There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites — the quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but stay with you forever.”
Describing the decision as difficult but timely, Kohli expressed deep gratitude for everything Test cricket has given him. “As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for,” he said. “I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way.”
Kohli ends his Test career as one of India’s most successful captains and prolific batsmen, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire generations to come.
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