Have These 3 Big Reasons Forced Virat Kohli to Retire from Test Cricket?

Sports News: Indian cricket legendary batsman and millions of heartbeat, Virat Kohli is now very close to retirement from Test cricket. According to the reports, Kohli has not only taken a final decision on it, but he has also submitted the information to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This news has come to light at a time when the fans had not yet been able to digest the news of Rohit Sharma's retirement from the Test.

In such a situation, reports about Virat's retirement have given another blow to sports lovers. Although there is no official confirmation from the BCCI so far, but according to sources, the top officials have asked Kohli to think again - yet it does not seem that he will change his mind.

Now the question is whether this decision has been taken at the right time? Know the three big reasons due to which Virat Kohli's retiring from the Test can probably be the most appropriate decision.

1. Young players get more opportunities

Virat Kohli is 36 years old and has so far scored 9230 runs in 123 Tests, including 30 centuries and 51 half -centuries. Coming at this stage of his career, Kohli wants to remove himself and give it to the young players, so that India can get new energy and talent for the future. Such players who are performing brilliantly in domestic cricket are now the right time to give them a chance.

2. Fall in Test form and flop performance in recent series

Kohli's test form has been very unstable over the last few years. In the last Australia tour, he was repeatedly seen getting out on the same type of balls-the balls going out of the stump, and caught behind. Even though a century came out in Perth Test, his bat remained silent in the entire series.

His performance against New Zealand also faded, where he scored just 93 runs in three Tests. Since 2020, Kohli has scored only 3 centuries in 39 Tests, while earlier he had 27 centuries from his bat. In such a situation, it is clear that Kohli is no longer satisfied with his performance.

3. Focus on Workload Management and 2027 World Cup

Kohli's next big goal is - 2027 ODI World Cup. If he wants to play till this tournament, then he has to pay special attention to his fitness and form. Kohli can lighten his workload by retiring from Test cricket, which is the most physical and mental exhaustion format and focus on a completely limited overs cricket. This step can help keep his career longer.

End of an era

Virat Kohli's retirement from the test would be like the end of an era, but it can also be a thought-up, strategic and future decision-related decision. If a player like him is thinking of retirement, then it has come for him not only for him but also for Indian cricket.