Agarkar makes massive revelation on Kohli’s Test retirement
The sudden retirement of Virat Kohli from Test cricket has sent shockwaves across the cricketing world. The Indian cricket team’s chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, has now made a massive revelation regarding Kohli’s decision to retire from the format. In an exclusive interview, Agarkar disclosed that Kohli had reached out to the selectors in April itself and had made up his mind about retiring from Test cricket.
Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket has come as a surprise to many, with the 33-year-old still being one of the top batsmen in the world. His average in Test cricket is an impressive 50.23, with 27 centuries to his name. Despite his incredible record, Kohli has struggled in recent times, with many speculating that his Test career was on the decline.
Agarkar’s revelation has added a new dimension to the story, with many now wondering what led Kohli to make such a drastic decision. In his interview, Agarkar stated that Kohli had reached out to the selectors in April, expressing his desire to retire from Test cricket. Agarkar revealed that Kohli had given the selectors a month’s notice before making his decision public.
“It was a shock to us, to be honest,” Agarkar said. “We had a meeting with Virat in April, and he told us that he had made up his mind to retire from Test cricket. He gave us a month’s notice, and we respected his decision.”
Agarkar’s revelation has sparked a lot of debate among cricket fans and experts. Many are questioning why Kohli felt the need to retire from Test cricket, with some speculating that it may be due to the pressure of captaincy or the physical toll of playing in all three formats.
Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket has also raised questions about his future in the Indian team. With Rohit Sharma set to take over as the ODI captain, it is unclear who will lead the team in the Test format. Agarkar has stated that the selectors will discuss the matter and decide on a new captain soon.
In the meantime, Kohli’s retirement has sent shockwaves across the cricketing world. Many have paid tribute to his incredible career, with some calling him one of the greatest batsmen of all time. His retirement has also sparked a lot of debate about the future of Indian cricket, with many speculating about who will fill the void left by Kohli’s retirement.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Kohli’s retirement, one thing is clear – his decision has sent a massive shockwave through the cricketing world. His incredible career will be remembered for years to come, and his retirement has left many fans wondering what the future holds for Indian cricket.
