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Virat Kohli Retires: A New Era for Indian Cricket

5/12/2025

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Virat Kohli, the iconic Indian cricketer, has bid farewell to Test cricket after an illustrious 14-year career, amassing 9,230 runs and 30 centuries across 123 matches. His retirement, coupled with Rohit Sharma's resignation, signals a pivotal moment for Indian cricket as the team prepares for a new chapter ahead of the England tour.

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Virat Kohli, the iconic Indian cricketer, has bid farewell to Test cricket after an illustrious 14-year career, amassing 9,230 runs and 30 centuries across 123 matches. His retirement, coupled with Rohit Sharma's resignation, signals a pivotal moment for Indian cricket as the team prepares for a new chapter ahead of the England tour.