Virat Kohli, one of India's greatest cricketers, has announced his retirement from Test cricket at the age of 36. His decision comes shortly after Rohit Sharma's retirement, marking the end of an era for Indian cricket.
Kohli's Test career spanned 14 years, during which he played 123 matches and scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. As captain from 2014 to 2022, he led India to 40 victories in 68 Tests, making him the country's most successful Test skipper.
✍️ "It’s not easy — but it feels right"
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) May 12, 2025
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Kohli's leadership was instrumental in India's rise in Test cricket, including reaching the finals of the World Test Championship in 2021 and 2023. According to ESPNcricinfo, Virat Kohli had informed the BCCI of his decision to retire from Test cricket ahead of the upcoming five-match series in England, beginning June 20, where he was likely to be included in the squad.
In this article, we'll explore Kohli's remarkable Test journey, his batting milestones, leadership records, and the legacy he leaves behind in the game's longest format.
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Virat Kohli's Total Runs in Test Cricket
Source: India Today
According to ESPNcricinfo, here’s the complete test overview of Virat Kohli:
Career Overview
| Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
| 2011–2025 | 123 | 210 | 13 | 9230 | 254* | 46.85 | 16608 | 55.57 | 30 | 31 | 15 | 1027 | 30 |
Performance vs Teams
| Opponent | Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
| Australia | 2011–2025 | 30 | 53 | 2 | 2232 | 186 | 43.76 | 4292 | 52.00 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 242 | 7 |
| Bangladesh | 2015–2024 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 536 | 204 | 48.72 | 748 | 71.65 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 2 |
| England | 2012–2022 | 28 | 50 | 3 | 1991 | 235 | 42.36 | 3824 | 52.06 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 235 | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2012–2024 | 14 | 27 | 2 | 959 | 211 | 38.36 | 1779 | 53.90 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 116 | 4 |
| South Africa | 2013–2024 | 16 | 28 | 2 | 1408 | 254* | 54.15 | 2459 | 57.25 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 184 | 6 |
| Sri Lanka | 2015–2022 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 1085 | 243 | 67.81 | 1589 | 68.28 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 99 | 6 |
| West Indies | 2011–2023 | 16 | 21 | 0 | 1019 | 200 | 48.52 | 1917 | 53.15 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 92 | 3 |
As Captain vs Not Captain
| Role | Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
| Is Captain | 2014–2022 | 68 | 113 | 6 | 5864 | 254* | 54.80 | 10186 | 57.56 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 646 | 17 |
| Not Captain | 2011–2025 | 55 | 97 | 7 | 3366 | 186 | 37.40 | 6422 | 52.41 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 381 | 13 |
Virat Kohli's Test Cricket Records
Virat Kohli’s Test cricket stats showcase his dominance as both a batsman and a fielder. He scored over 9,230 runs, ranking 19th in the list of most Test runs, with 30 centuries (15th) and 61 fifties (30th).
Notably, he holds the 4th-most double centuries in Test history (7) and is 2nd for most hundreds (4) and double hundreds (2) in a single series.
Kohli reached major milestones quickly, becoming the 5th-fastest to 7,000 runs and reaching 9,000 in just 197 innings. As a fielder, he took 121 catches, placing him 22nd all-time. His all-round contributions include a rare record of 5,000+ runs and 50+ fielding dismissals.
As captain, Kohli led in 68 matches (6th most), creating strong partnerships and earning 10 player-of-the-match awards. His legacy is built on consistency, leadership, and elite performance across all formats of the game.
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