Virat Kohli still had a lot to offer Test cricket and should be played for a long time, which was considered on former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani, who appreciated the nature of star batter in a shiny tribute. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, attracting the curtain on the career of a stellar red ball. He represented India in 123 tests, scoring an average of 9,230 runs in 46.85, including 30 centuries. Kirmani, a member of the 1983 World Cup winning team, said, “He still had a lot of cricket left.”
“Everyone has to retire, but he should have played a little more. However, I respect his decision. I wish for fate for the future.” Kohli led India 40 wins in 68 tests – by any Indian captain till date.
Kirmani appreciated Kohli not only for his achievements on the field but also for the inspiration provided to the next generation cricketers.
“Virat brought continuity in the game, which made him different. He is a source of inspiration and inspiration for the youth who aspire to represent the nation, their adaptability and nature are commendable. He is unprecedented and distinguished,” he said.
Speculation about Kohli’s future in the format intensified after the tour of Australia earlier this year.
Kirmani said, “I don’t think it is after a record. It can be a lot of cricket.
“As he is retiring, or is he out of form or is under pressure, it is no meaning. This is a player’s personal decision.”
Kohli’s departure increased in December after Ravichandran Ashwin and Rohit Sharma last week, the growing list of senior Indian players going away from Test cricket.
On the tendency of players who declare retirement through social media, Kirmani said: “There is nothing wrong in it, there are press conferences, a lot of artificial intelligence, players announce on their Instagram so that it is known globally, it helps it.”
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