Virat Kohli Ends Test Cricket Comeback Rumours, Says 'I Am Done With It'
Former India captain Virat Kohli has finally put an end to the growing speculation around a possible return to red-ball cricket. The legendary top-order batter made it clear that his decision to retire from Test cricket is final and there are no plans for a comeback in the longest format of the game.
Kohli shared this important update during a high-profile brand promotional event on Sunday, 21 June 2026, where he addressed the ongoing rumours about his potential return to Test cricket.
The sports shoes were priced at exactly Rs 9,230, a number connected to Virat Kohli’s impressive Test cricket record, where he scored a total of 9,230 runs during his highly successful red-ball career.
Taking the opportunity to joke about the connection, Sait asked Kohli whether he would consider returning to international Test cricket, score more runs, and make the company increase the price of the shoes in the future.
"Na na, I would rather undersell…am done with it (Test cricket)," Kohli explicitly stated to the attending audience.
The short but clear statement from Virat Kohli confirmed that his Test cricket journey has officially reached its conclusion. His retirement marked the end of one of the most aggressive and memorable captaincies in modern red-ball cricket.
During his Test career, Kohli became known for his passionate leadership, fitness standards, and attacking approach, helping transform India into one of the strongest Test teams in world cricket.
The experienced right-handed batter continues to remain an important part of India’s ODI plans. However, he is currently recovering from a hamstring injury that he suffered during the high-intensity 2026 Indian Premier League final while representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The injury kept Kohli out of India’s bilateral home series against Afghanistan. Despite this setback, national selectors have included him in the squad for the three-match away tour of England, provided he achieves full fitness before the series.
With his Test retirement decision now confirmed, Virat Kohli’s focus remains on contributing to India’s ODI success and continuing his remarkable international cricket journey in the limited-overs format.
Kohli shared this important update during a high-profile brand promotional event on Sunday, 21 June 2026, where he addressed the ongoing rumours about his potential return to Test cricket.
Virat Kohli Gives Clear Message on Test Cricket Comeback Rumours
The much-discussed conversation took place during the global launch event of his One8 signature footwear collection. During the event, popular media presenter and host Danish Sait humorously pointed out an interesting detail related to a new red trainer collection launched by the brand.The sports shoes were priced at exactly Rs 9,230, a number connected to Virat Kohli’s impressive Test cricket record, where he scored a total of 9,230 runs during his highly successful red-ball career.
Taking the opportunity to joke about the connection, Sait asked Kohli whether he would consider returning to international Test cricket, score more runs, and make the company increase the price of the shoes in the future.
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Virat Kohli’s Strong Statement on Retirement Decision
Kohli responded to the light-hearted question with a smile but gave a direct answer that removed any remaining doubts about his future in Test cricket."Na na, I would rather undersell…am done with it (Test cricket)," Kohli explicitly stated to the attending audience.
The short but clear statement from Virat Kohli confirmed that his Test cricket journey has officially reached its conclusion. His retirement marked the end of one of the most aggressive and memorable captaincies in modern red-ball cricket.
During his Test career, Kohli became known for his passionate leadership, fitness standards, and attacking approach, helping transform India into one of the strongest Test teams in world cricket.
Virat Kohli Now Focused on ODI Cricket
After retiring from international Twenty20 cricket following India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign in 2024, Virat Kohli has shifted his complete focus towards one-day internationals.The experienced right-handed batter continues to remain an important part of India’s ODI plans. However, he is currently recovering from a hamstring injury that he suffered during the high-intensity 2026 Indian Premier League final while representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The injury kept Kohli out of India’s bilateral home series against Afghanistan. Despite this setback, national selectors have included him in the squad for the three-match away tour of England, provided he achieves full fitness before the series.
With his Test retirement decision now confirmed, Virat Kohli’s focus remains on contributing to India’s ODI success and continuing his remarkable international cricket journey in the limited-overs format.
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