‘Premature retirement …’, Javed Akhtar told Virat something like this, will Kohli accept his talk?

Javed akhtar big statement: Everyone is surprised by Virat Kohli’s sudden test retirement. The country’s screenwriter, lyricist and famous poet Javed Akhtar has also shared his view on his retirement. Expressing disappointment, the 80 -year -old veteran wrote on X (East Twitter), “Obviously Virat Kohli is better aware, but as a fan of this great player I am disappointed with his premature retirement from Test cricket.” I think there is still a lot of cricket left in them. I heart request them to reconsider my decision.

On May 12, Virat Kohli said goodbye to Test cricket

Earlier on Monday (May 12, 2025), Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket, surprising everyone. He declared retirement on his Instagram page, wrote, ‘It is not easy when I am going away from this format of the game, but it seems right. I have given it my everything and it has given me more than expectations.

Taking forward his point, Virat Kohli said, ‘I am going to play for the game, for the people playing on the field and for every person who saw me playing during this time.’

Virat Kohli’s test career

Virat Kohli took part in the Test format for the country in 123 matches between 2011 and 2025. Meanwhile, in 210 innings, he managed to score 9230 runs at an average of 46.85. Kohli has 30 centuries and 31 half -centuries in Test cricket.

Currently, he is the fourth batsman to score the most runs in Test cricket for Team India. Sachin Tendulkar’s name comes in the first place. Who has scored 15921 runs in 329 innings at an average of 53.78 while playing 200 matches. (With language input)

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