‘He listened to his heart’: AB de Villiers revealed why Virat Kohli went away from Test cricket
In a revelation shocking the cricket world, former India captain Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, drawing curtains on a magnificent 14-year red-ball career. Reacting to the announcement, Kohli’s close friend and former RCB team partner AB de Villiers offered deep insights to conduct the decision of the legendary cricketer.Exposing the emotional and personal nature of Kohli’s choice, “he must have heard his heart … he followed his spirit.” “He has done a lot for cricket around the world over the years, and fortunately, we will still see him on the cricket field.”Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!While Kohli has not indicated to step away from ODIs, departure from tests marks the end of an era. The 36-year-old played 123 Test matches, scoring an average of 9,230 runs at 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties, not a career-best 254. He is retired as India’s fourth largest Test run-scorer, behind veterans Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sunil Gavaskar.
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De Villiers admitted that it would be difficult to back down Kohli’s leaves. “He will miss Test matches,” he said, “he said,” he leaves a big legacy in the red ball. “
Kohli’s decision, while unexpected, now stands as a poignant reminder of a cricketer, who gave to all of them – and went on his terms.
