1 / 11 The news about Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket has left fans with a heavy heart. While some fans aren't ready to believe it, other fans are talking about retiring from the fandom. Amid all this chatter, many internet users started wondering about the reasons behind his retirement, and here are 5 of them!
2 / 11 On May 12, Monday, Virat Kohli dropped one of the most heartbreaking news for cricket fans. He announced his retirement from Test cricket.
3 / 11 The cricketer took to his social media handle and wrote a long message where he looked back at his Test career with a smile.
4 / 11 Fans are a bit shocked with the announcement even though there were rumours about it earlier. Hence, some netizens wrote down certain factors and assumptions which led to this decision.
5 / 11 1. More Family Time: With Test matches being a long format, Virat Kohli may not have much time to spend with his family. Hence, with the test and T20 international retirement, the cricketer will now be able to spend more time with his family.
6 / 11 2. Focused Attention For ODI World Cup: After their excellent Champions Trophy win, the World Cup is next. Therefore, the internet thinks that the cricketer is going to pay extra attention to it. It's important to note that there aren't any confirmed reports about Virat Kohli being active till the next World Cup.
7 / 11 3. Connection With Rohit Sharma's Retirement? Some netizens also feel that his decision might be influenced by Rohit Sharma's retirement announcement.
8 / 11 4. Questionable Form: Virat Kohli's weak form in the format over the past 4 years is one of the primary factors that may have impacted the choice.
9 / 11 5. Time For Young Talents To Come Forward: With Rohit and Virat's retirement, many young Indian cricketers will get an opportunity to showcase their skills.
10 / 11 For the unversed, the legendary cricketer made his Test cricket debut on June 20, 2011.
11 / 11 Whatever the reason may be, we wish him a happy retirement!