Virat Kohli Retires Before Achieving 10,000 Test Runs Milestone News24 –

As Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from the test cricket. People are remembering his old inter view on the ‘Seedhi Baat’ show in a 2013. As the news spread on social media it leaked out that the BCCI had requested Kohli to reconsider his decision. Yet, Virat made his retirement too, claiming that it was the moment to note the end of glorious era for him.

What Virat Kohli Said In His Old Interview

“I don’t keep track of records at all. When I score a century in a match, I find out afterwards that it was the quickest to 10 centuries or something like that. So I only get to know about it after the match. Before the match, my focus is not on things like, ‘I have five innings left, and if I score three more centuries, I’ll set a record.’ I don’t think that way. My aim is to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, and that’s something I really want to achieve,” Kohli said

Virat Kohli’s Test Career Stats

Having a reputation as one of the most trusted players in contemporary test cricket, Virat Kohli brought out his trustworthiness and mastery on the field with his magnificent test batting. Kohli’s 123 test matches have accumulated 9230 runs, with a score of 46.85 and a strike rate of 55.57. The outstanding 254 not out by Kohli brings out his capacity to turn early success into meaningful runs. With 30 centuries, 31 half centuries in the books, Kohli has secured a place for himself amongst India’s top batsmen with his ability to adapt to strong English seam bowlers and the ins and outs of swinging balls.

What Virat Kohli Said In His Retirement Post

“It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.
There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. As I step away from this format, it’s not easy – but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for.

I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude – for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way.
I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile. 269, signing off.” He wrote on his Instagram post.