Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of an iconic era. With 40 Test wins as captain, he leaves as India’s most successful red-ball leader. His passionate leadership and consistent performances, especially at No. 4, transformed Indian cricket. The void left behind is immense — on the scoreboard and in spirit.
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