Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) mentor Dinesh Karthik has revealed that Virat Kohli is in the happiest phase of his life after retiring from Test cricket. This decision of Kohli was also surprised by RCB team and staff as the general public. Karthik told that Kohli had kept this decision very private and did not let anyone get a clue.
BCCI had already given information
According to sources, Kohli had informed the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) about his decision long ago, but the board wanted him to go on a tour of England. Despite this, Virat surprised everyone by announcing a sudden departure from Test cricket on May 12.
Kohli and Rohit will not be in England tour
Now India will have to play Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma against England, because Rohit has also said goodbye to Test cricket this month. Due to this, a new era is starting in the team.
Decision to spend time with family
Dinesh Karthik said that Kohli now wants to spend more time with his family and he has made this balance by distance from two formats of international cricket. Karthik said, “He is now enjoying his life, enjoying cricket and giving priority to spend time with his family.”
Everyone was surprised in RCB
Karthik told that when Virat’s retirement came to light, everyone was shocked in the team. He said, “We were all thinking that this is really happening? But when you see them, it seems that he is very satisfied with this decision. We just want to be happy and be ready to play whenever needed, whenever needed.”
Emotional farewell
Kohli wrote in his emotional Farewell that it was not easy to take this decision, but the time was right. He scored 9,230 runs in 123 Tests and won 40 out of 68 Tests. This makes him one of the most successful Test captains in India.
Active in ODI and IPL
Virat Kohli will continue to play ODI cricket and his goal is to give a great end to his career by performing a strong performance for India in the 2027 World Cup. He retired from T20 with Rohit Sharma after winning the T20 World Cup last year.
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