Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket could have been handled better, expressing sadness at the sudden nature of the decision just before India’s Test series in England. Shastri praised Kohli’s contributions to Test cricket, highlighting his attitude, energy, and commitment, especially in overseas conditions, and reminiscing about the Lord’s 2021 Test win under his leadership. Despite Kohli’s impressive career as India’s most successful Test captain, retirement came amidst a dip in form since 2020, with an average of 30.73 in 39 Tests.
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