Former India captain Virat Kohli needs no introduction today. In his 15-year career, he broke many records and executed many records. However, he cannot do anything good in red-ball cricket. His white-ball form has returned, but he struggles in the red ball.
The Australian team is on a tour of India for the 4-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where King Kohli is seen battling for runs. Team India is leading 2-1 in this series, and the fourth test will be played in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, it is speculated that Virat Kohli may retire from the Test format after this series. Let us understand the reason behind this.
Virat Kohli May Retire From The Test
The age of Virat Kohli is now 34 years. Looking at his age, he can play a maximum of 3 of 4 crickets. The test is extended, and he may have trouble playing in the most effective form of cricket in such a situation. Also, India has to play two big tournaments in the next two years. Team India has to play the ODI World Cup in October-November this year, while India must also participate in the T20 World Cup in the West Indies in 2024.
Along with this, Asia Cup is also to be played in 2023. Having so many tournaments and taking Test cricket along with it is not something every cricketer can do. Virat Kohli has already been rested several times due to the workload. This could be the first reason Kohli should say goodbye to Test cricket in such a situation.
Bat Not Working In Test
If you look at the second reason, Virat Kohli’s bat has remained silent in Tests for the last three years. In 2020, Kohli scored just 116 runs in 6 innings of 3 Tests, which included one half-century. At the same time, in 19 innings of 11 matches in 2021, he scored 536 runs with the help of 4 half-centuries. In 2022, Kohli played 6 Test matches and scored 265 runs in 11 innings with just one half-century.
Talking about 2023, he has scored only 111 runs in 5 innings of 3 matches of the Border Gavaskar series being played against Australia. During this, not a single half-century has been seen from his bat. He struggles in red-ball cricket, and many players are in line to replace him. Maybe, Virat Kohli will be forced to say goodbye to the test.
