Virat Kohli ‘had cricket left’ in Tests, Ashwin reveals private chat

2026-03-21 - 23:49

Virat Kohli's unexpected Test retirement in IPL 2025 followed intensified scrutiny over his form, particularly after a challenging tour of Australia. Despite a return to domestic cricket, the expected resurgence didn't materialize. Former teammate Ravichandran Ashwin believes Kohli still had Test cricket left in him, highlighting the batter's team-first principles and the difficulty of such a decision.