Mon May 12 14:44:27 UTC 2025: ## Kohli Retires from Test Cricket, Receives Global Outpouring of Support
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Indian cricket star Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, prompting a wave of tributes from across the sporting world. Kohli, India’s most successful Test captain, leaves the game with 9,230 runs from 123 matches, placing him fourth on India’s all-time Test run-scoring list.
The news was met with an outpouring of respect and admiration. Tributes poured in from fellow cricketers, including former head coach Gautam Gambhir and Kohli’s idol, Sachin Tendulkar, as well as from outside the sport, with tennis great Novak Djokovic among those offering praise. The announcement, made via a heartfelt social media post, marked the end of an era for Indian cricket.
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