South Africa cricket genius de Villiers expressed his feelings on Virat Kohli retiring from Test cricket, saying it was a heartfelt choice from someone who has been devoted to the game. The announcement was made on 12 May, with Kohli retiring from Test cricket after a very successful career, one that has greatly influenced the cricketing world. De Villiers commented about Kohli, saying he must be listening to his instincts, and he has made his mark on the others.
Many fans were surprised at Kohli’s decision, considering his good form and determination. A hardworking, passionate performer in the Test arena, Kohli was also an extraordinary leader. Former RCB teammate AB de Villiers said that Kohli’s absence will definitely be felt in Tests.
Kohli thus far in his Test career has played in 123 Test matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of about 46.85 and 30 tons, making him fourth on the list of highest run-scorers for India in Test history. He made his Test debut in June 2011, announcing himself by grabbing his first century against Australia in 2012.
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From 2011 to 2015, Kohli scored almost 3,000 runs, followed by an extraordinary one from 2016 to 2019, in which he scored 4,200-plus runs at an average of 66.79. The recent past has been challenging; from 2020 onwards, he scored 2,028 runs, with some improvement seen in 2023.
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In the process, Kohli challenged so many odds and took Indian cricket to magnificent heights, giving fans innumerable great memories.
