Virat Kohli’s emotional truth on Test exit
In June 2025, one year after retiring from Test cricket, Virat Kohli appeared on RCB’s podcast channel for a candid interview watched by over 2.5 million fans.
Kohli, who shocked fans with his 2025 Test retirement, had stayed silent about the reasons until now. Speaking with visible emotion, he admitted that what hurt him most was being doubted. For him, trust mattered more than statistics or achievements.
Speaking honestly, he said, “I was being questioned on my abilities in Test cricket. I can’t play where the team doesn’t trust me.” That moment instantly connected with fans. It showed that his retirement was not just about form or age, but also about emotional hurt and fading trust. Kohli grew emotional again while speaking about Test cricket. Even after winning the IPL trophy with RCB, he made it clear that Test cricket remained the greatest format.
“Test cricket has always been five levels above everything else. It shaped me not only as a cricketer but as a person,” he said emotionally. He reflected on how the longest format gave him discipline, character, and worldwide respect. Speaking with pride and nostalgia, he added, “If you perform in Test cricket, you earn respect worldwide. People look you in the eye and say, well done.”
One of the most emotional moments came when Kohli said even RCB’s IPL triumph could not match Test cricket.
