Virat Kohli T20 retirement News

Faf du Plessis made history in Major League Cricket 2025 with a blistering 91 off 52 balls for Texas Super Kings, helping his team defeat Seattle Orcas by 51 runs. More than just a match-winning knock, the innings saw Faf surpass Virat Kohli to become the highest run-scorer as a captain in T20 cricket history.

Virat Kohli is reportedly set to retire from Test cricket ahead of India’s 2025 tour of England, citing mental fatigue, poor form, and shifting priorities. After a disappointing series in Australia and already retiring from T20Is, Kohli appears ready to move on from red-ball cricket. Sources suggest he informed the BCCI of his decision, despite their appeal to reconsider. At 36, Kohli is likely focusing on preserving fitness for white-ball formats like the 2027 ODI World Cup. With rising stars taking over and emotional burnout mounting, the cricket legend may be choosing to exit Tests on his own terms.

While official dates are yet to be announced by the BCCI, Mumbai has been chosen as the venue for the victory parade.

The heartfelt message from the man who led India to their first T20 World Cup win in 2007 and the 2011 ODI World Cup brought back memories of his leadership.