On Monday, Virat Kohli said farewell to Test cricket. Meanwhile, a press briefing concerning 'Operation Sindoor' was held by the DG Operations of all three military forces. During this briefing, Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai mentioned Virat Kohli, stating, 'Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket. Like many Indians, he is also my favorite cricketer.'
Remarks by Rajeev Ghai
DGMO Rajeev Ghai stated, 'Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket. Like many Indians, he is my favorite cricketer.' At this occasion, he also referenced the renowned Ashes series between Australia and England. He reminisced, 'During the 1970s, the reverse Ashes was ongoing. Australian fast bowlers Jeff Thomson and Dennis Lillee were terrifying, decimating English batsmen. Back then, Australia coined a saying - from ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if Thommo doesn't get you, Lillee must.' Ghai related this to Operation Sindoor, hinting at a deeper parallel.
Kohli's Remarkable Test Career
Virat Kohli played 123 Test matches in his international career, scoring 9230 runs in 210 innings. His highest score was 254. With a Test average of 46.85 and a strike rate above 55, Kohli has smashed 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries. He also marked 7 double centuries. Kohli was on the verge of achieving 10,000 runs in Test format, solidifying a century record, yet opted for retirement.
Virat Kohli's International Cricket Journey
123 Tests, 210 innings, 9230 runs, 46.85 average, 30 centuries, 31 half-centuries
302 ODIs, 290 innings, 14181 runs, 57.88 average, 51 centuries, 74 half-centuries, 5
125 T20s, 117 innings, 4188 runs, 48.69 average, 1 century, 38 half-centuries, 4.
