Virat Kohli retires: All reactions to the India great’s Test retirement

As you retire from Tests, I’m reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I… pic.twitter.com/JaVzVxG0mQ

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 12, 2025

Congrats to my biscotti @imVkohli on an epic Test career! Your determination & skill have always inspired me. True legend! ❤️🙌🏻 #ViratKohli𓃵pic.twitter.com/2DnNLRzSrI

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) May 12, 2025

Your passion & leadership in Test cricket have inspired millions, brother! Love and respect bro @imVkohli

Sad to see you step away, but your legacy will live on. 🙌 #Legend#thankyouviratpic.twitter.com/6Ce9Z0wnPj

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 12, 2025

A man with lion’s passion!
Will miss u cheeks…. pic.twitter.com/uNGW7Y8Ak6

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 12, 2025

I was overwhelmed with joy when I found out that my idol, the very one I grew up watching dominate in whites for the country, would be the one to hand me my Test cap. ” Cap Number 315, Nitish Reddy” – these words will forever echo in my heart. The energy. The passion. The warmth.… pic.twitter.com/cxLn1jyFG5

— Nitish Kumar Reddy (@NKReddy07) May 12, 2025

Whites off, crown intact 👑

Virat Kohli bids goodbye to Test cricket, leaving behind an unmatched legacy 👏

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— ICC (@ICC) May 12, 2025

Virat?!?! 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) May 12, 2025

Unmatched passion, unmatched energy, and a fight that was awe-inspiring. Test cricket had a heartbeat, and it was you, @imVkohli.

From my debut to series wins and double hundreds, the memories created on the field will always be special. And the conversations and the time spent… pic.twitter.com/QrAPo4UCVW

— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) May 12, 2025

Biggest brand of the modern cricket era who gave it all for cricket’s oldest format. Test cricket owes that debt to Virat Kohli. 🙏🙏🙏

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 12, 2025

I would have liked to see #ViratKohli go out of test cricket before a packed stadium. But since that is not to be let us applaud him wherever we are. He told a generation weaned on T20 cricket that test cricket is cool and aspirational. And for that, the game owes him big time.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 12, 2025

Happy red ball retirement to one of the games greatest! @imVkohli
The example and standards you set were always of the highest order!

— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) May 12, 2025

All the best on your Test retirement @imVkohli While the world celebrates your cricketing brilliance and records, what I admire most is your unwavering commitment to fitness and the sacrifices you’ve made behind the scenes

— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) May 12, 2025

I feel he at least had 3 more years in him, but his decision should be respected. Test cricket was never boring with Virat in. His presence alone brought millions of eyeballs. Once in a generation player. You will be missed @imVkohli Congratulations on a successful career 👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/tOdzaz2wej

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 12, 2025