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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/05/images-(37).webp" width="739" height="415" alt=" Virat Kohli "/><figcaption> Virat Kohli </figcaption></figure><br><p><span id="input-sentence~0">In a stunning twist, <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/international/men/players/virat-kohli/2">Virat Kohli</a>, on Monday, May 12, through an emotional Instagram message, said he was retiring from Test cricket. The cricket world was stunned as the 36-year-old walked away from the red-ball game just five weeks ahead of India's five-match Test tour of England.</span><span id="input-sentence~1"> This tour also kick-starts the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle.<br><br>Kohli, the most successful Test batter of his era, ends his Test career with more than 8,700 runs, 29 centuries, and a legacy that raised Indian cricket to the global stage.</span><span id="input-sentence~2"> While India gets ready to live without their beloved No. 4 batter, the question is how to find someone who can replace the huge chasm in the middle order—particularly when challenging away tours are looming.<br>Some of the names have been on the selectors' radars, yet few are potential and long-term successors.</span></p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-indian-army-dgmo-shares-his-views-on-virat-kohli-retirement/">WATCH: Indian Army DGMO shares his views on Virat Kohli retirement</a></p><h3><span id="input-sentence~0">Contenders to Replace Kohli in Test Cricket</span></h3><p><strong><span id="input-sentence~0">Sarfaraz Khan</span></strong></p><p><span id="input-sentence~0">Sarfaraz Khan has been India's most reliable red-ball performer in domestic cricket. After waiting for a long time, he finally made his Test debut against England in early 2024 and registered his first century later in the year against New Zealand.</span><span id="input-sentence~1"> The 27-year-old possesses the temperament and shot selection appropriate for the No. 4 position, and his insatiable appetite for runs makes him a top contender.</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~1"><img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/05/Sarfaraz-Khan.webp" alt="" width="1280" height="720" loading="lazy"><br><br><strong>KL Rahul</strong></span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~1">The seasoned KL Rahul has played all formats and positions. With Kohli out, Rahul's versatility and unflappable demeanor in the crease render him a natural choice for the middle order.</span><span id="input-sentence~2"> Not only does he bring experience but also the resource to anchor or quicken according to the situation, something India will desperately require in England.</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~2"><img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/05/KL-RAHUL-AP-CROP.webp" alt="" width="1600" height="900" loading="lazy"><br><br><strong>Rajat Patidar</strong></span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~2">Rajat Patidar, who impressed of late in India A games and the Ranji league, is another name being considered.</span><span id="aidr-input-non-human-chunk"></span><span id="input-sentence~3"> At 31 years of age, he is technically gifted, accustomed to playing against quality bowling attacks, and proved he could also deliver under duress—things needed to flourish in long form.</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~3"><img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/05/94277209.webp" alt="" width="1280" height="720" loading="lazy"><br><br>No one can actually substitute Kohli, but India must now construct the next generation using new shoulders capable of shouldering the burden.</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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