‘Test cricket will always be above five levels’: Virat Kohli reflects on retirement. Cricket news
Nearly a month after announcing his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, Virat Kohli shared heartfelt reflections on his decision and has a special place in the game with Test cricket. Kohli said, “Test cricket has always been above five levels from everything.” “This is a format that I have in -depth and honored the most. Still, I urge the youth coming to treat test cricket with the same honor. Performing well in tests gives you good respects around the world – it is a badge of honor., Although he is away from the longest format, Kohli emphasized a permanent impact testing cricket on him. “This shaped me not only as a cricketer but also as a person.”
Kohli played an important role as a senior batsman in the first IPL title of Royal Challengers Bangalore this season, despite not being a captain. Considering the victory, he said, “This IPL win is as much for fans as it is for the team. After 18 years of chasing this dream, it is finally incredible. I gave this team my youth, my chief and my experience. I was away from Bhavna after the last ball.”Quiz: Who is that IPL player? He praised the team’s flexibility and management support throughout the campaign: “This group of players, this management – they are outstanding. Our squad had the right balance and confidence, even when many questioned our strategy. This victory is of every player, every family members and all the people standing behind us.” Kohli’s message for young cricketers remains clear and inspiring: “Test cricket is the final challenge. If you want to earn respect around the world, give it your heart and soul.
