Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket in May last year. Earlier, he had also said goodbye to T20 format. Now he plays for Team India only in ODI format. Now talking about Kohli’s Test retirement, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that he feels sad that Kohli left Test and continued playing ODI.

Sanjay Manjrekar shared a video on Instagram, in which he gave his opinion about this. He said that at the time when Joe Root is making new records in Test cricket, Virat Kohli’s departure from Test cricket is sad. He said that Root, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith are strengthening their Test career.

‘Did not try to correct the shortcomings’

Sanjay Manjrekar said that Virat Kohli’s performance was not good in the 5 years before his retirement from Test, but he did not try to improve his technical and mental shortcomings. According to him, if Kohli wanted, he could have worked on these shortcomings and could have even sat out of the team for some time. The former cricketer said that he was more disappointed by the fact that Virat decided to leave Test cricket and continue playing in ODIs.

According to Sanjay Manjrekar, Test is more difficult for a top-order batsman than ODI. It requires more patience, technical and mental strength. The test is the most difficult. ‘It would have been understandable if he had retired from all three formats, but it did not seem right to him to leave Tests and continue playing in ODIs.’

Virat Kohli played 123 matches in his Test career, in which he scored a total of 9230 runs in 210 innings. He has 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries to his name in Tests.

MrBeast Wants To Collaborated with Virat Kohli: YouTuber known worldwide as MrBeast, whose real name is James Stephen Donaldson, has invited Indian star batsman Virat Kohli for a video collaboration. MrBeast is known for his viral challenge videos. Big sports stars of the world are also seen in this challenge. MrBeast has more than 458 million subscribers on YouTube. He has previously done video collaborations with legendary players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Noah Liles, Neymar Jr. and Carlos Alcaraz. While talking to NDTV, MrBeast said that he wants to come back to India and during this time he has also given a special message for Virat Kohli.

What did MrBeast say about Virat?

MrBeast said, ‘I love you all very much. I want to come to India again soon. Hey Virat Kohli, if you are watching this interview, we want to shoot a video with you. You guys have always been amazing. Most people don’t know that India is one of our largest audience bases, so thank you very much to all of you.

MrBeast has already invited Virat

MrBeast has already invited Virat for video collaboration. In April last year (2025), he had also made a tweet tagging Kohli, which went viral on social media at that time.

Virat is ready for India-New Zealand ODI series

Virat Kohli will once again be seen in action in the ODI series between India and New Zealand starting from January 11, 2026. Virat’s recent form has been excellent and he finished the year 2025 as India’s highest run-scorer, finishing the year with a total of 651 runs. In the 3-match ODI series against South Africa last month, Virat scored two centuries and one half-century and scored 302 runs in three matches. After this, Virat made a comeback for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Even in domestic cricket, Kohli looked in great form and played excellent innings of 131 and 77 runs respectively in the two matches.

The year 2025 was memorable in terms of cricket, this is the year when Royal Challengers Bangalore and Virat Kohli’s dream of winning the IPL trophy was fulfilled. This year, Team India won the Champions Trophy title under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team became the Asia Cup champion by defeating Pakistan, in which tournament the ‘No Handshake’ controversy was much talked about. Know the 5 big controversies of Indian cricket in the year 2025.

‘No handshake’ with Pakistan

In protest against the Pahalgam attack, Team India decided not to shake hands with Pakistani players in the Asia Cup. Suryakumar Yadav also did the same during the toss, he did not shake hands with Salman Ali Aga. After this, when both the teams faced each other in Super-4, a war of words was also seen between the players of both the teams. The same happened in the final also, in which Team India won the title by defeating Pakistan.

Mohsin Naqvi ran away with Asia Cup trophy

In the year 2025, something was also seen which probably never happened before. The team that won the title was not even given a trophy. The Indian captain did not want Mohsin Naqvi to give him the trophy because he talks about war against India. Meanwhile, Mohsin Naqvi left the field with the trophy, the champion team India was not given the trophy. BCCI also raised this issue in the ICC meeting, there was a lot of debate on it.

Stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first IPL title in the year 2025, to celebrate which a celebratory program was organized at M Chinnaswamy Stadium the very next day. Due to lack of preparations, an accident occurred outside the stadium, 11 people died due to a stampede. This is a sad incident in the history of Indian cricket.

Former players of India did not play the match with Pakistan

In the World Championship of Legends 2025, Indian players had refused to play the match with Pakistani players, after which the match had to be cancelled. All the players including Shikhar Dhawan were angry about the Pahalgam attack. India vs Pakistan was decided in the semi-finals of this tournament, in this too the Indian players refused to play, after which Pakistan reached the finals. Although South Africa defeated Pakistan in the final.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma suddenly tested positive retirement

The Test series against Australia was not good for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The players were told that if they want to play further, they will have to play and perform in domestic also, after which Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen playing in Ranji Trophy after years. With this move, it was believed that both of them would continue to play in Tests, but suddenly both of them surprised everyone by retiring from Test cricket within a week. Then discussions started about the dispute between these veterans, head coach and BCCI.

When Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from the T20 format after the 2024 T20 World Cup, the fans happily said goodbye to them. But when the month of May 2025 came, Indian cricket fans got two big shocks within 6 days. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma suddenly took retirement from Test cricket. On one hand, BCCI is preparing to hold a meeting regarding the future of Rohit and Virat in ODI cricket, on the other hand, demands are being raised for Virat Kohli to withdraw his retirement from Test cricket.

Within the last one year, the Indian team has been continuously performing flop in test matches. If we talk about the year 2025 only, the Indian team has played 10 Tests, in which it has won 4 and faced defeat five times. Whereas one of his matches was a draw.

Demand for Virat to withdraw his retirement

Demand for withdrawal of retirement from Virat Kohli has started rising on social media. One person, quoting BCCI, said that it has demanded Virat Kohli to withdraw his Test retirement. This person also said that if Virat comes back, it will be the biggest comeback. Another person wrote that if Virat Kohli can do well in the ODI series against South Africa, he will take back his Test retirement. These claims are being made only on social media, ABP Live does not confirm this.

Let us tell you that no statement has come out from Virat Kohli or BCCI regarding withdrawal of retirement. Virat had said goodbye to the red-ball format on 12 May 2025. He scored 9230 runs in his career of 123 test matches. He has 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries to his name in his Test career.

BREAKING NEWS
Reports coming in that BCCI has officially requested Virat Kohli to reconsider and withdraw his retirement from Test cricket.

Because let’s be honest…
Test cricket without King Kohli is like a stadium without noise.
The game needs him.
The fans need him… pic.twitter.com/NHKqu7EB5r

— veeres (@VeeresR) November 29, 2025

If Virat Kohli Performs Well in the South Africa series he will comeback from test retirement and rumors will come True.
Hoping for the best!

— Arpan Roy (@SportsArpan) November 29, 2025

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Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has given a sharp reaction on the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He says that in current cricket there is no such player whose place cannot be taken by anyone else. Whether Rohit and Virat will play the 2027 World Cup or not, it also remains a challenging topic for the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar. While batting strongly in the ODI series against Australia, both the senior players have staked their claim to play in the World Cup to be held after two years.

During a conversation with an Indian journalist, Steve Waugh said, “Players have to take responsibility and understand that no player is bigger than the game. You cannot consider yourself bigger than the game. Anyone can take your place. I believe that no player can run the game on his own terms. Ultimately, the chairman of the selection committee has to take decisions for the betterment of the team.”

Ajit Agarkar has said that legendary players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma cannot be kept on trial. But according to media reports, BCCI officials say that the team for the 2027 World Cup will be selected only on the basis of performance.

Rohit Sharma scored 202 runs in the ODI series against Australia, for which he also received the Player of the Series award. On the other hand, Virat Kohli had indicated that he is back in form by playing an inning of 74 runs in the last ODI. On the basis of this performance, he has staked claim for a place in the World Cup.

Steve Waugh further said, “I hope that the players will have a good relationship with Ajit Agarkar, but at the same time he will have to maintain proper distance from the players. It is very important to maintain coordination with the experienced players. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, what are you thinking?”

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The two legendary faces of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are now at that point in their careers, where with every brilliant innings, there is a fear in the minds of the fans that whether this is the last time? Even before the third ODI against Australia, there was a similar discussion that maybe both of them would make a big announcement regarding their retirement, but what happened on the field kept everyone silent. Rohit Sharma batted explosively in his old style at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and put India on the path to victory.

His rhythm, his confidence and every four-six was telling that ‘Hitman’ is a hit even today. Virat Kohli also reminded of his captaincy times and played with determination and class. Now the question regarding retirement is whether a player can announce his retirement while playing a match on the field or not? What are the rules for the players in this?

Can players retire at any time?

Imagine, a batsman is playing his last over, he suddenly takes off his helmet, looks at the team and says, ‘Enough, no more.’ It may sound like a film, but it has happened in the world of sports and can happen again. Actually, no law or rule stops any player from announcing his retirement during the match or in the middle of the series.

Who has to give information about retirement?

In cricket, football or other professional sports, a player’s retirement is a completely personal decision. It is not any board or coach that decides when he has to stop, but yes, there are some formalities which need to be completed. For example, in India a player has to inform the BCCI or his respective state cricket board before retiring. Similarly, at the international level, the player gives information to the ICC or the sports association of his country.

Why retire in the middle of the match?

Many times players suddenly take this step due to emotional or personal reasons, they may be mentally tired, troubled by frequent injuries, or fear of losing their place in the team. In cricket, some players have surprised the fans by saying goodbye during their last match.

However, usually players announce their departure only after the match is over or after completing the entire series. This is so that the team, fans and board can all get a chance to prepare, but no law says that the player cannot take this step in the middle of the game.

What is the retirement process?

The player first informs his team management and coach, then sends or emails an official letter to the concerned board. After this, if he wishes, he can address the media. There is no fixed time limit, some players say after the match that ‘this was my last game’, while others declare their retirement date months in advance.

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Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play the 2027 World Cup or not? This still remains a much discussed question, but after Team India’s victory in Sydney, both the veteran cricketers have said goodbye to Australia. His last speech on Australian soil was very emotional. Both of them refreshed their old memories in Australia. In this match, Rohit scored 121 runs and Virat scored 74 runs. On the basis of his innings, India won the match by 9 wickets. Both of them also admitted that they would probably never return to play in Australia again. Know what Rohit and Virat said after the match?

Will we come back here or not… – Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma said, “I have loved coming and playing in Sydney. Those memories of 2008 (Rohit’s first Australia tour), it was all bliss. I don’t know whether we will come back here as cricketers or not, but I have enjoyed every single moment. Despite all the achievements, we have enjoyed playing cricket a lot. I had forgotten all the achievements of the last 15 years and made a fresh start. I love playing here, maybe Virat too like this. Must be thinking only. Thank you very much Australia.”

Virat Kohli’s last speech

Virat Kohli said on his memories spent in Australia, “I think it all started in 2013. If we (Virat and Rohit) make a big partnership, play 20 overs together, then we know that our innings will be important for the team’s victory, the opposing team has also realized this. We have loved coming and playing in this country, we have played very good cricket here. All of you (Australian crowd) are in our support. to come Thank you very much for this. Thank you Australia.”

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In the third ODI match, India defeated Australia by 9 wickets. The unbeaten 168-run partnership of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ensured the victory of Team India. After this match, both the senior players of India have once again made the fans emotional by giving hints of retirement. Actually, after the third ODI match played in Sydney, both Rohit and Virat have said goodbye to Australia.

Rohit-Virat’s goodbye

First Rohit Sharma said that he loved coming to Australia and playing. Rohit told that the memories of 2008 are still fresh in his heart, but he does not know whether he will come to play in Australia again or not. This statement of the former Indian captain has become the center of discussion on social media. Fans have started seeing this as a hint of retirement.

On the other hand, Virat Kohli said that he loves coming to Australia and has enjoyed playing here a lot. He also thanked the fans for their support and accepted their greetings by raising his hand. His raising of hand was in the news even after the Adelaide ODI, after which speculations started being made that Virat might not take the field again. But he came into the field and played a strong inning of 74 runs.

Fans became emotional

Fans are giving emotional reactions on social media after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli said goodbye to Australia. Fans are busy sharing everything from heart emojis to crying emojis.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both thanked Australia and the Australian crowd pic.twitter.com/M3YykqlD69

— MR. (@Krish_RC_) October 25, 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both thanked Australia and the Australian crowd.#INDvsAUS @cricbuzz @BCCI @ImRo45 @imVkohli #stop pic.twitter.com/4mMGgNJZXx

— IndianTeamCricket (@sourav18das) October 25, 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma sign off from Australia. pic.twitter.com/sTYhkbmfDn

— lucknow guys (@akhraash) October 25, 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both thanked Australia and the Australian crowd.#stop pic.twitter.com/KTAaymYiNx

— Sahil Makol (@SahilMakol2) October 25, 2025

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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.

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Virat Kohli ODI Retirement Plan: Virat Kohli’s bat seems calm on the Australia tour. Virat has not even been able to open his account in two matches. Kohli was dismissed on zero by Mitchell Starc in the first ODI. In the second ODI, Virat was out LBW on the ball of Xavier Bartlett. But after getting out on Adelaide ground in the second ODI, Virat Kohli’s photo showing gloves to the people present in the stadium went viral.

This sea-off at Kohli’s Adelaide Stadium intensified the news of Virat’s ODI retirement. On this action of Virat Kohli, where people are talking about his retirement from ODI format, India’s veteran player Sunil Gavaskar has said a big thing regarding this.

Sunil Gavaskar’s reaction on Virat’s action

Sunil Gavaskar, while talking to Sports Tak on Virat Kohli’s retirement, said that ‘Virat has more than 14,000 runs and 52 ODI centuries in his name. He has scored thousands of runs, so he will have to face some failures also. Gavaskar further said, ‘Don’t pay attention to what has happened. There is still a lot of cricket left in Virat. Of course, Adelaide has been his favorite ground in Australia in both Test and ODI formats, but he can play a big innings in Sydney.

Sunil Gavaskar said on Virat Kohli’s action of showing his gloves that ‘Kohli’s gesture was for the fans present in Adelaide, who were standing and clapping in his honour’. Gavaskar said that ‘Virat will not announce his retirement after being out on zero twice in Australia. Virat would like to retire on a high note. Sydney match is also left and after this there is ODI series with South Africa also. Gavaskar expressed confidence that Virat will play the 2027 World Cup with Rohit Sharma.

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