Virat Kohli Shocks With Dual Retirement
On May 12, 2025, Virat Kohli stunned fans by announcing retirement from Test cricket, months after exiting T20Is post India’s T20 World Cup win in 2024. His last ODI appearance was the Champions Trophy final on March 9 against New Zealand.
Historic ICC Record Despite Hiatus
Even with no recent international matches, Kohli has rewritten history by achieving over 900 ICC rating points in all three formats—937 in Tests, 911 in ODIs, and now 909 in T20Is. No player before him has done this.
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Virat Kohli’s Next Possible Appearance
India’s ODI tour of Sri Lanka in August may mark Kohli’s return. If not, his next match will be on October 19 against Australia in Perth. His desire to play the 2027 ODI World Cup remains strong, but at 37, time is ticking.
The King’s Legacy in Stats
- Tests: 123 matches, 9230 runs, Avg 46.85, 30 100s
- T20Is: 125 matches, 4188 runs, Avg 48.7, 1 100
- ODIs: 302 matches, 14,181 runs, Avg 57.88, 51 100s His career spans nearly two decades, showcasing consistency and dominance.
Kohli’s Final Act?
As retirement nears, Kohli might still push boundaries, elevate stats, and help India win more. He’s never turned down a challenge—and this may be his biggest one yet.
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