The Indian Vira Kohli leaves the test cricket

“There is something deeply personal in the white game. Quiet grinding, long days, small moments that no one sees, except that will remain with you forever,” he added.

“When I move away from this format, it’s not easy – but it feels right. I gave it all I had and it returned me much more than I could hope.

“I go with a heart full of gratitude – for the game, for the people I shared the field, and for every person who made me feel seen on the way. I always look back at my test career with a smile.”

Kohli has long been regarded as one of the four great batons of his era, as well as the English Joe Ruth, Australian Steve Smith and Kane Williamson in New Zealand, and gained 30 trials for centuries.

But its last test ton, 100 did not go out the first test against Australia in November, was the first in 15 innings.

Only three tones came for 39 tests since January 2020. At this time, it averages 30.72.

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