Indian cricket team superstar cricketer Virat Kohli retired from Test format before the upcoming England tour and his decision is surprised not only cricket fans but also England Test captain Ben Stokes. Stokes reacted on Virat Kohli’s retirement, saying that it is a shame that he will no longer be able to play against him and Team India will also miss his competition.
Stokes revealed that he had sent a text message to the Indian superstar after a Test retirement decision on 12 May. Kohli had already informed the Indian Cricket Board about his decision weeks ago, although the BCCI officials were allegedly trying to convince him to reconsider him. India will tour England for the five -Test series starting on June 20, which will also begin the beginning of their new World Test Championship cycle. The team is expected to be announced on 24 May for the tour.
Stokes said in a video for England and Wales Cricket Board, “India (Virat Kohli) on the field (Virat Kohli) will make the combative spirit, their competitiveness and their desire to win. They have made number 18 their own, maybe we can never see it behind any other Indian shirt. Is. We have always enjoyed this match because our mentality is the same on the field, this is a war. “
The England captain also admitted to being one of Kohli’s many fans of the brilliant cover drive. He said, “They have been incredible. They are entitled to all appreciation. There is no doubt that he has been praised a lot here. He has done well in England. In white ball formats, he has been the best. He will always remember one thing about Virat, how loudly he kills the ball, that cover drive will be remembered for a long time.”
Kohli scored 1,991 runs in 28 Tests against England at an average of 42.36. In England alone, he scored 1,096 runs in 17 Tests at an average of 33.21. After a disappointing tour in 2014, he returned with two centuries in 2018 and led India to India in the 2021 series.
