Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Ganguly on Kohli's Retirement: He Knew it Was Time
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly talked about Virat Kohli's decision to stop playing Test cricket.
Ganguly said Kohli knew it was time to retire, even though some people were surprised.
Kohli made the decision himself, not because anyone told him to.
Ganguly said that even though Kohli hadn't been scoring as many runs lately, he believed Kohli still had a lot to offer.
Ganguly drew parallels with his own retirement, suggesting that all players know when it's time to step away.
Sourav Ganguly discussed Virat Kohli's decision to retire from Test cricket.
Kohli announced his retirement on May 12, after informing the BCCI four days earlier.
Ganguly stated Kohli made the decision himself, without external pressure.
Kohli had not had his best five years in Tests prior to retiring.
Ganguly said Kohli, despite being 36, understood it was time to retire.
- Who
- Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli.
- What
- Sourav Ganguly discussed Virat Kohli's Test retirement.
- When
- Kohli announced retirement on May 12.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Why
- Ganguly reflected on Kohli's decision to retire from Test cricket.
- Virat Kohli Test Runs
- 9230
- Virat Kohli Test Matches
- 123
- Kohli Retirement Announcement
- May 12
- Ganguly's Opinion
- Kohli knew it was time to go
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