May 12, 2025, Virat Kohli retired Tests in style with a bang of an unplanned social media statement_: "#269, signing off."_ The number referenced his identity as India’s 269th Test player. The announcement brought to a close a glorious 14-year career in the longest and most demanding format of the sport.

R. Ashwin, a former Indian leg-spinner, opened up about the retirement news of two cricketing superstars, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Only a day after shocking the cricket world with his retirement from Test cricket, Virat Kohli sealed the move from one chapter of his life to another — cricket pitches to religious grounds. The batting great announced his retirement on Monday through Instagram, closing curtains on a marvellous 14-year Test career, having scored 9,230 runs in 123 matches, including 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries.

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket after a stellar 14-year career, marking the end of a defining era in Indian cricket. His decision, coming just before the England Test series, signals a shift in focus towards ODI goals and the 2027 World Cup.

India's star cricketer Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket. The 36-year-old announced his decision via his official Instagram handle.

After RCB’s nail-biting win over CSK, Kohli’s absence from the post-match celebration raised eyebrows. The cricket star appeared visibly upset following a social media controversy involving actress Avneet Kaur, sparking emotional fan reactions and widespread support online.

Singer Rahul Vaidya stirred controversy online by claiming, "he doesn't endorse Virat as a human." His words ignited Kohli's fans.