Virat Kohli has not even been able to open his account in both the ODI matches against Australia. In the first match, he was out after playing 8 balls and in the second match, he was out on the score of ‘zero’ after playing 4 balls. As soon as Virat was out on the score of ‘0’ in Adelaide ODI, the discussion about his retirement is in full swing. The topic of his retirement is trending on social media after his Sydney ODI. Know here why speculations about Virat’s retirement are gaining momentum.

Why is there talk of retirement?

One reason for the discussion on Virat Kohli’s retirement is that when he was out without opening the account in Adelaide ODI, he raised his hands while returning to the pavilion. It is not clear whether he did this just to accept the greetings of the fans or whether by making this gesture he has hinted at retirement.

This picture of Virat Kohli is being shared again and again on social media. Let us tell you that Virat has already retired from T20 and Test, now the viral picture of Adelaide ODI match has made his ODI retirement also a ‘trending topic’.

Virat Kohli Announces Retirement From All Cricket Format After Australia ODI Series

END OF ERA ( KOHLI ) pic.twitter.com/F75W9ijPpZ

— im Kasana (@imKasana06) October 24, 2025

Sunil Gavaskar has given a big statement

Virat Kohli’s hand raising gesture was raising many big questions. On this, Sunil Gavaskar said, “Virat Kohli has more than 14,000 ODI runs, 51 centuries and 31 centuries in Tests. He has scored thousands of runs, I think he should not be criticized too much for two failures. There is still a lot of cricket left.”

Virat Kohli has scored 14,181 runs in his mammoth career of 304 ODI matches. He is the batsman who has scored the most centuries in his ODI career. Has scored 73 half-centuries in ODI and the average is 57.41.

Also read:

Asia Cup Controversy: Called Indian players ‘terrorists’, trophy thief Mohsin Naqvi kept smiling, video goes viral

Virat kohli retirement post in hindi: Virat Kohli, who has ruled Test cricket for the last decade, has said goodbye to the oldest format of international cricket. On Monday, King Kohli announced his retirement from the Test by posting a post on social media. Virat wrote retirement post in English. Learn in Hindi here what Virat has written.

Virat Kohli admitted that it was not easy to decide. King Kohli wrote on his Instagram page, “I played for the game, with the people whom I played in the field and I am taking gratitude in the heart for every person who has seen me playing during this game.”

Virat further wrote, “For the first time in Test cricket, I wore ‘Bagi Blue’ 14 years ago. To be honest, I never thought on which journey this format would take me on. He took my exam, coined me and teach me a lesson that I will keep with me all my life.”

Kohli wrote in his farewell note for this format of cricket, “Playing in white clothes is very personal. Working in peace, long days, short moments that no one sees, but these moments are always with you.”

He further wrote, “It is not easy when I am going away from this format of the game. But it seems right. I have given it everything and it has given me more than expectations. I will always see my Test career smiling.”

For your information, let us know that Virat Kohli has already retired from T20 International. Now he has also said goodbye to Test cricket. Virat will now be seen playing ODI only for India. It is believed that Virat will continue to play ODI format till 2027 World Cup.

Virat kohli retirement: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has officially announced to retire from Test cricket. Kohli gave information about retirement from Test cricket through posts on social media at 11.43 am on Monday 12 May 2025.

Virat Kohli’s retirement post

Virat Kohli shared a photo of himself in the Test Jersey and wrote, “It has been 14 years since wearing Bagi Blue Jersey for the first time in Test cricket. Honestly, I never thought what journey this format will take me on.

Test cricket has given me more than expected- Virat Kohli

Kohli further wrote, “Playing in white jersey is a very personal experience. Quiet hard work, long days, short moments that no one sees but who are always with you. When I am going away from this format, it is not easy, but it looks right. I have given everything in it and I have given me more than my expectation.”