Describing Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket as ‘the end of an era’, the cricket community has tied up the praise of this great batsman. 36 -year -old Kohli has given 46 in 123 matches. After scoring 9230 runs, including 30 centuries at an average of 85, he said goodbye to Test cricket. He has already taken away from T20 cricket.
An era ends in test cricket but the legacy will continue Forever! @imvkohliThe Former Team India Captain Retirs from Test Cricket.
His contributions to #Teamindia Will Forever Be Charged! pic.twitter.com/mse5kutjep
– BCCI (@Bcci) May 12, 2025
BCCI wrote in a post on X, “The end of an era in Test cricket but their legacy will always be there. Former Indian team captain Virat Kohli said goodbye to Test cricket. His contribution will always be remembered. ,
Whites off, Crown Intact
Virat Kohli Bids Goodbye to Test Cricket, Leaving Behind an unmatched Legacy
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– ICC (@ICC) May 12, 2025
ICC said, “Virat Kohli, one of the great Test cricketers of India, departed from the traditional format. We will not wear white jersey but the crown will remain intact. Virat Kohli left the incomparable heritage and left. ”
A Man with Lion’s Passion!
Will miss u cheeks…. pic.twitter.com/ungw7y8ak6– Gautam Gambhir (@Gautamgambhir) May 12, 2025
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, wrote, “A person with a lion like a lion. Your shortage will be missed. ”
Congratulations @imvkohli on a Steller Test Career. Thank you for championing the Purest format during the risk of t20 cricket and setting an extraordinary example in discipline, fitness, and commission. Your speech at the Lord’s said it all – You played tests with heart, grit,… pic.twitter.com/sybhj5hhhji
– Jay Shah (@Jayshah) May 12, 2025
ICC chairman Jai Shah said, “Congratulations for the great Test career Virat Kohli. Thank you for maintaining the popularity of traditional format in the era of upliftment of T20 cricket and presenting extraordinary examples in terms of discipline, fitness, commitment.
Test Cricket Brought Out the Fighter in You and You Gave It Everything! You played the way greats do, with hunger in your heart, fire in your belly and pride in every stride. Proud of what you’ve done in whites. Go Well King Kohli! @imvkohli pic.twitter.com/ydjba9w1i8
– Yuvraj Singh (@Yuvstrong12) May 12, 2025
Yuvraj Singh, the hero of India’s 2011 ODI World Cup win, wrote on X, “Test cricket searched the warrior within you and you gave everything for it. You played like great players, chest fire and proud of every step. Your contribution to the white jersey is proud. ”
Congrats to my biscotti @imvkohli on an EPIC Test Career! Your Determination & Skill Have Always Inspired Me. True Legend! #Viratkohli pic.twitter.com/2dnnlrzsri
– AB de Villiers (@Abodevilliers17) May 12, 2025
Former South African veteran AB de Villiers, who was a player with Virat in RCB, wrote on X, “Congratulations to Meri Biskoti (that is what they love each other with love) on a brilliant Test career. Your commitment and skills always inspired me. Lizard in true sense. ”
Virat, we’ve shared that era… Faced the grind togetra, live days of test cricket with pride. Your batting in whites is special – not just in numbers, but in intent, intensity, and inspiration.
Good luck going forward #Viratkohli #Testcrick @imvkohli pic.twitter.com/gsh1ca6i3g– harbhajan turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 12, 2025
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh said, “Virat, we have been partners of that era, play together and lived proudly for a long time of Test cricket. Your batting in the white jersey was special, not only the figures but also in terms of intentions, passion and inspiration.
The Curtain Falls on a monumental test era
But his legacy lives on, etched in time and carved in pride.
Thank you, Virat kohli, for the fire, the bravery, and the unmatched passion.
You Didn Bollywood Play This Format, You Elevated It. #Thankyouvirat #Playbold pic.twitter.com/idpcxondfu
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@Rcbtweets) May 12, 2025
Kohli’s IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore said that he will miss the former captain and his star player in the Test format. “His trick, his shots, his gestures, the style of celebrating his style.” Everyone will miss. “It said,” The end of a great Test round but their legacy will always be there. with pride. Thank you for this courage, aggression and unmatched passion. Virat did not play Test cricket, he did it. ”
His former fellow cricketer Ajinkya Rahane wrote, “The journey to play with you was special. So many great memories and partnerships. Congratulations on a great Test career. ”
There was something about @imvkohli In whites. It wasn’t just skill. It was intent. He didn Bollywood to survive. He wanted to dominate. To conquer.
And in the process, He Gave Us 14 years of Unforgettable Memories. Best of luck for your journey ahead #Viratkohli pic.twitter.com/gtairc1l0– Jhulan goswami (@jhulang10) May 12, 2025
Former India’s legendary female cricketer Jhulan Goswami wrote, “Virat Kohli was different in the white jersey. It was not just about skill but also of Tevar. He not only wanted to stay, but wanted to dominate, wanted to win. In this process, he gave us 14 years of unforgettable memories. Best wishes for the future. ”
Congratulations on a phenomenal test career, Virat Kohli.
As captain, you didn’t just win matches – ou changed mindsets.
You made fitness, aggression, and pride in whites the new standard.
A True Torchbearer of Modern Indian Test Cricket.#Thankyouvirat pic.twitter.com/rvfaulcmsq– Irfan Pathan (@IRFANPATHAN) May 12, 2025
Former fast bowler Irfan Pathan wrote, “Congratulations on the best Test career Virat Kohli. As captain, you did not win the match, the mindset also changed. You brought fitness, aggression and pride of playing test to new heights. ” (Language)
