Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 12:16pm on 18 May 2025,Sunday Sports
Virat Kohli's unexpected retirement from Test cricket has left the cricketing world in shock. Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly expressed surprise at Kohli's decision, especially ahead of the crucial five-match Test series against England starting June 20. Kohli concluded his illustrious Test career with 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and seven double centuries, and led India to 40 victories as captain. His retirement follows closely after Rohit Sharma's, leaving India without its two senior pros for the England tour. Ganguly acknowledged the selectors' challenge in appointing a new captain, with Shubman Gill emerging as the frontrunner and Rishabh Pant likely to be named deputy. (PC: Hindustan Times)
