Written By: Mobin
Virat Kohli informs BCCI about Test cricket retirement. May skip England Test series as selection committee deliberates final call.
BCCI officials urge Kohli to reconsider retirement. Comes days after Rohit Sharma's Test exit, leaving India's batting lineup inexperienced.
India faces captaincy dilemma with Bumrah's fitness concerns. Shubman Gill emerges as potential new Test captain for England series.
Kohli retires as India's 4th highest Test scorer: 9,230 runs, 30 centuries from 123 Tests. Career average of 46.85 since 2011 debut.
1,096 runs from 17 Tests in England at 33.21 average. Overcame 2014 struggles with 2 centuries and 5 fifties on English soil.
Led India to 40 wins in 68 Tests (58.82% win rate). Historic 2018-19 Australia series win among his greatest achievements.
Potential Kohli-Rohit exit marks end of era. England Tests beginning June 20 could feature completely new Indian batting leadership.