Big statement of Virat Kohli. (Photo- PTI)

Virat Kohli: Indian cricket's legendary batsman Virat Kohli has openly expressed his views on this decision for the first time, a year after his retirement from Test cricket. Virat Kohli played his last Test match against Australia in January 2025. After this, in May 2025, he suddenly said goodbye to Test cricket. His performance on the Australia tour was average, where he scored a century in the Perth Test, but overall could score only 190 runs in 9 innings. Then in the return match for Delhi in Ranji Trophy also, he was out for just 6 runs.

So why did you leave test cricket?

While talking to Mayanti Langar in RCB's podcast, Kohli indicated that he took this decision due to the compulsion of the management and selectors to prove his value. Kohli said, 'My view is very clear. If I can add value to the environment I'm a part of and the environment feels like it, then I'll stay there. But if I am asked to prove my value and worth, I cannot remain in that position.

Why did Virat retire from Test cricket, and will he play the 2027 World Cup or not?

Virat has answered everything: https://t.co/WshqgB7ita pic.twitter.com/WdSn1TMJk1

— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) May 15, 2026

Emphasizing on his preparation, hard work and honesty towards the game, he said that he has always worked with his head down. Virat said, 'I am honest about my preparation.

The bat is playing very well in IPL 2026

After leaving Test cricket, Kohli has focused his entire focus on ODI cricket. He is in great form for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2026. He remains in the race for the Orange Cap after scoring 484 runs in 12 matches. Recently, he led the team to victory by scoring a brilliant century against Kolkata Knight Riders.

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