Virat Kohli made up his mind about Test retirement in early April: Ajit Agarkar

25-May-2025

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India chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that Virat Kohli had conveyed his decision to retire from Test cricket back in early April, weeks before making it public in May. 

The confirmation came during the squad announcement for India's five-Test series in England, where Agarkar addressed the recent retirement calls made by both Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

"When guys like that retire, always big holes to fill. Ashwin also retired. Those three have been stalwarts. Always difficult. One way of looking at it is, opportunity for someone else. Had conversations with both of them,"

"Virat reached out early April, seem him give 200% every ball he plays even when he's not batting or on the field. Felt he'd given everything he had, if he can't keep up to the standards it was time for him. It's come from him. Have to respect that. They've earned that respect."