Twitter reaction on Virat Kohli's test retirement news

Virat Kohli has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he plans to retire from Test cricket ahead of India's five-match series against England, reported to begin on June 20, 2025. According to sources quoted in an Express news report, Kohli has made up his mind and has informed the board of his decision. Asking Kohli to reconsider his decision, the BCCI noted that Kohli's experience would be crucial to the team during the important tour to England. Kohli has yet to reply to the board's request. 

Although his Test cricket stats are impressive—123 matches, 9,230 runs, 30 centuries, and 40 victories as India's most successful Test captain—it appears that Kohli thinks that it is time to leave the long format behind. As the BCCI made clear to Kohli in their message, it is an important time for Indian cricket, especially with no leadership and a series in England ahead.

This news comes shortly after the retirement announcement of star batter Rohit Sharma from Test cricket, which created major changes to the Indian Test squad. It would signal the end of a grossly important era for Indian cricket should Kohli retire as well. He has been a critical stabilizing force in the Indian dressing room and has also been a key part of India's batting for several years.

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Fan Reactions on Twitter

The matter of Kohli possibly retiring seems to have sent fans into an emotional frenzy on social media, specifically Twitter. Many fans are asking the BCCI to persuade Kohli to stay. Others have stated their hope to see Kohli reach important personal benchmarks before retiring. One user stated, "Should I complete 10k first? Nooo, Virat," referencing his 9,230 Test runs. Here are the some fans' reactions on Kohli's test retirement news.