The Indian cricket team is currently on a tour of England, where an exciting series of 5 Test matches is being played between the two teams. 3 Test matches have been played, and the Indian team has won only 1 match so far. In the third Test played at Lord’s, the Indian team had to face defeat by a very close margin of 22 runs. Since this defeat, the demand for Virat Kohli’s return to Test cricket has intensified in the Indian cricket world. Why do the legendary players want to see Kohli on the field again, and what is so special in his Test career.
Virat should reconsider retirement
Former Indian all-rounder and 1983 World Cup hero Madan Lal has made an emotional appeal to Virat Kohli to reconsider his retirement from Test cricket and come back. Recently, Virat bid farewell to Test cricket through an Instagram post. Kohli was very close to scoring 10,000 runs in Tests, and Madan Lal believes that Virat still has a lot of potential.
He should return to Test cricket
Madan Lal said in a conversation on CricketPredicta, “Virat Kohli’s passion for Indian cricket was unmatched. I wish he would return to Test cricket after retirement. There is no harm in making a comeback. If not in this series, he should return in the next series.”
He further said, “His energy, experience, and influence are invaluable. These qualities inspire young players and help the team remain stable under pressure.” This statement of Madan Lal shows the importance of Kohli’s presence in Team India.
A look at Virat’s Test career
Virat Kohli made his Test debut against the West Indies in June 2011. He has played 123 Test matches in his career. During this, he has scored 9230 runs in 210 innings at an average of 46.85 and a strike rate of 55.57. Virat Kohli has scored 30 centuries with 31 half-centuries in Tests. Virat Kohli’s best score in Tests is 254 not out, which is proof of his brilliant batting.
Has Virat left T20 Internationals too
Apart from Tests, Virat Kohli has also said goodbye to the T20 International format. He is now seen playing only in ODIs and Tests. However, the appeal of veterans like Madan Lal indicates how important his return to Test cricket can be for the team.