Virat Kohli, India’s batting maestro and former Test captain, finally opened up about his retirement from Test cricket during a charity event hosted by Yuvraj Singh in London on July 8, 2025. In his trademark candid style, Kohli joked, “You know it’s time when you’re colouring your beard every four days,” sparking laughter among cricketing legends present at the event.
This was Kohli’s first public statement on the matter since he announced his retirement via Instagram on May 12, 2025. In that emotional post, Kohli shared that walking away wasn’t easy but felt right, saying he left with a “heart full of gratitude.”
A Legendary Test Career
- Matches: 123
- Runs: 9,230
- Average: 46.85
- Centuries: 30 | Fifties: 31
- Double Hundreds: 7 (most by an Indian)
- Highest Score: 254
- Strike Rate: 55.58
Kohli’s career was filled with milestones, including leading India to their first Test series win in Australia (2018–19), and building a culture of fitness and aggression in red-ball cricket.
Praise for Shubman Gill
Breaking his silence on current cricket affairs, Kohli congratulated Shubman Gill for his record-breaking 269 in the second Test against England, calling him “India’s star boy.” Kohli also expressed happiness over India’s 336-run win, which leveled the series 1-1.
Bond with Yuvraj Singh
Kohli also got nostalgic about his bond with Yuvraj Singh, recalling their first meeting during a North Zone tournament. He credited Yuvraj, Harbhajan Singh, and Zaheer Khan for mentoring him early in his career.
“They made me feel at home in the Indian dressing room. Watching Yuvi win the World Cup and then fight cancer… that’s a memory and bond I’ll cherish forever.”
Kohli & Anushka at Wimbledon
Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were also seen enjoying a Wimbledon men’s singles round of 16 match between Novak Djokovic and Alex de Minaur, drawing media attention and fan excitement.
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