Virat Kohli Retirement News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Rohit, Virat, Ashwin retirements mark start of transition for Indian Test team, says Sachin Tendulkar
Leeds, June 19: As India prepares to face England in the high-stakes Test series starting June 20, the shock retirement announcements of stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin have sparked widespread debate. While fans mourn the end of an era, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar offered a grounded perspective, emphasising the natural progression of generational shifts in Indian cricket.
I'm in good head space: Rishabh Pant ahead of England Test Series
Leeds, June 18: As India prepares to take on England in the highly anticipated five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds, vice-captain Rishabh Pant reterirated his commitment to contribute in all departments of the game
Shubman Gill named India's new Test captain as BCCI announces squad for England series
Mumbai, May 24: Right-hand batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain for India while wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will serve as his deputy in the longest format, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced squad for the highly anticipated five-match Test series against England on Saturday.
'The mind had told the body, it's time to go': Shastri reveals conversation with Kohli ahead of retirement
New Delhi, May 15: It was a Monday that shook Indian cricket fans to the core. Just weeks before India’s much-anticipated five-Test tour of England, Virat Kohli, one of the modern greats of the game, announced his retirement from Test cricket. But for former India head coach Ravi Shastri, there were signs—quiet, personal, and deeply telling.
Kohli the batter may be replaced, but his passion is irreplaceable: Kaif
New Delhi, May 14: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes the side may find a batter who can replace the recently-retired Virat Kohli in the Test team, but replacing that passionate spirit showcased by the talismanic batter of playing the longer format will be hard to produce.
If Thommo don't get...Lillee surely must...: DGMO Lt Gen Ghai draws cricket analogy on robustness of India's air defence
New Delhi, May 12: On the day star batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, Indian Army's DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai used cricket analogy to exemplify robustness of India's air defence systems which stood test of time during the recent Pakistan aggression, saying that whatever the enemy's intentions, some system of India's layered grid will bring down the aerial threat before it reaches its intended target.
After Virat's imminent Test retirement, a look at five players who can be India's man for crisis in England
New Delhi, May 12: The Indian cricket team has found itself in a precarious situation after batting maestro Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement on Monday, a month before the five high-stakes fixtures in England.
Marvellous ambassador for Indian cricket: Surinder Khanna lauds 'once in a generation' Kohli after Test retirement
New Delhi, May 12: After India stalwart Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, former India cricketer Surinder Khanna lauded the 36-year-old batter as "a marvellous ambassador for Indian cricket" and called him a once-in-a-generation cricketer whose replacement cannot be found easily.
Bumrah steps aside from Test captaincy race; Gill, Pant now leading contenders
New Delhi, May 11: Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly taken himself out of the running to become India's next Test captain, according to Sky Sports News. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant have now emerged as the top candidates to replace Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from Test cricket recently.