BCCI on Virat Kohli Retirement : The statement issued by BCCI regarding Virat Kohli’s retirement is going viral on social media. The star batsman, aged 36, informed the board on 10 May 2025 that he wants to retire from Test cricket.
Around the same time, Rohit Sharma’s retirement also made headlines, confirming the end of his Test career. The BCCI has termed Virat Kohli’s decision as a personal one.
This announcement comes just ahead of India’s tour of England, starting in June. In this article, we’ve shared BCCI’s stance and all the related details. So let’s begin.
Rohit Sharma Announces Test Retirement
Rohit Sharma, who is 38 years old, announced his retirement from Test cricket on 7 May 2025 through Instagram. He scored 4301 runs in 67 Test matches. In a meeting with the BCCI in Mumbai, he stated that he no longer wishes to be part of India’s Test plans.
His average in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was only 6.2 – a surprisingly low figure. Rohit’s exit appears to have been influenced by performance issues, unlike Virat Kohli’s voluntary decision. Rohit is now shifting focus to ODIs.
BCCI on Virat Kohli Retirement – BCCI Respects Virat Kohli’s Decision
Virat Kohli, who has scored 9230 runs in 123 Test matches, had informed the selectors weeks ago about his intention to retire. He faced a dip in performance during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The BCCI had requested him to stay until the England series, but they also respect his decision and reiterated that retirement is a personal choice.
Navjot Singh Sidhu praised Kohli, recalling how he played a match in 2014 despite his father’s death – a testament to his dedication.
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BCCI Still Wants Kohli for England Series
Despite Kohli’s retirement plans, the BCCI is urging him to play in the upcoming England series. His experience is considered crucial, especially after Rohit Sharma’s exit.
With young players like Shubman Gill coming in, the board feels that Kohli’s presence can stabilize the batting lineup.
Former cricketer Mohinder Amarnath hinted that Kohli seems helpless after recent failures, but the BCCI points to his fitness and believes that’s a strong reason to keep him in the squad.
A New Test Era Begins
With the retirement of both Rohit Sharma and possibly Virat Kohli, a new era in Indian Test cricket is beginning.
Players like Shubman Gill may take on captaincy responsibilities, and names like KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel are expected to strengthen India’s batting lineup. More clarity on the future team composition will emerge in the coming weeks.
