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Wasim Jaffer Says Kohli May Have Retired From Tests Over His Treatment
Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, before India’s tour of England.
Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has suggested that Kohli may have been unhappy with how he was treated under then-chief selector Ajit Agarkar.
Jaffer said Kohli had been preparing for the England tour and believed he could have played more Test cricket.
He also said the reason for Kohli’s decision is not known unless Kohli explains it himself.
Agarkar’s term as chief selector ended in October 2026, and former India spinner Pragyan Ojha was appointed interim chief selector.
Jaffer praised India’s results in white-ball cricket during Agarkar’s tenure but said some players could have been handled better.
The accounts do not say whether Kohli or Agarkar has responded to Jaffer’s comments.
Wasim Jaffer suggested Virat Kohli may have retired from Test cricket partly because he was unhappy with how he was treated under chief selector Ajit Agarkar.
Kohli announced his Test retirement on May 12, 2025, ahead of India’s tour of England.
Jaffer said Kohli had been preparing for the England tour and could have played more Test cricket.
Jaffer said Agarkar’s handling of some players could have been better, while giving his three-year tenure a rating of 7 out of 10.
Agarkar’s tenure as selection committee chairman ended earlier in October 2026, and Pragyan Ojha was appointed interim chief selector.
- Who
- Wasim Jaffer commented on Virat Kohli’s Test retirement and Ajit Agarkar’s time as chief selector.
- What
- Jaffer suggested Kohli may have retired partly because he was unhappy with his treatment. He said Kohli could have played more Test cricket.
- When
- Kohli announced his retirement on May 12, 2025. Jaffer made the comments reported on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Jaffer said Kohli seemed bitter about how he was treated, but added that the reason would not be known until Kohli explained it himself.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
It felt like Virat was a bit bitter about the way he was treated. A player like Virat brings people to the ground. He has such a following. He definitely could have played more Test cricket. Till we hear it from Virat’s mouth, we won’t know. He was preparing for the England tour.
I think how he handled some people could have been better.
Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of India’s tour of England.
Agarkar’s tenure as chairman of the senior men’s selection committee ended, and Pragyan Ojha was appointed interim chief selector.
News18 reported Jaffer’s comments about Kohli’s treatment and retirement.
NDTV Sports published a report saying Agarkar had been blamed for Kohli’s Test retirement.
- Retirement date
- May 12, 2025
- Format
- Test cricket
- Kohli’s age
- 37, as stated in News18
- Jaffer’s rating of Agarkar’s tenure
- 7/10
- Interim chief selector
- Pragyan Ojha
Sources
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