Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Cheteshwar Pujara: Full List Of Cricket Retirements In 2025
The year 2025 has witnessed a wave of high-profile cricket retirements across formats, with legends and modern stars bidding farewell. Virat Kohli’s shock Test retirement and Rohit Sharma stepping away marked the end of an era for Indian cricket, while Cheteshwar Pujara also hung up his boots. Globally, Nicholas Pooran quit T20Is at just 29, Martin Guptill ended a record-breaking New Zealand career, and Steve Smith retired from ODIs after two World Cup wins. Other big names include Tamim Iqbal, Angelo Mathews, Wriddhiman Saha, Glenn Maxwell, and Mahmudullah, making 2025 one of cricket’s most defining farewell years.
Aug 25, 2025, 08:45 AM IST
Explained: How Virat Kohli's World Cup Final Heroics Boosted His ICC Rankings Even After T20I Retirement
Virat Kohli becomes the first cricketer in history to achieve a 900+ ICC rating across all formats, climbing the T20I rankings post-retirement with a match-winning World Cup final knock.
Jul 17, 2025, 11:39 AM IST
Virat Kohli Was Set To Become Team India's Test Captain Again For England Series? Here's All You Need To Know
Virat Kohli was reportedly in line to regain India’s Test captaincy for the England series, but a sudden shift in BCCI’s stance led to his unexpected retirement from red-ball cricket.
May 15, 2025, 14:55 PM IST
Team India's Probable Playing XI Vs England: No Virat Kohli, No Rohit Sharma; How Will Indian Test Team Look - In Pics
India is set to face England in a five-match Test series starting June 20 at Headingley, marking the beginning of a new era without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket. Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah are leading contenders for captaincy. The probable XI includes Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sudharsan, Gill, Pant, Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Bumrah, Shami, Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna. Sudharsan may debut at No. 3, while Pant retains the gloves. India’s pace-heavy attack is built to counter England’s Bazball style, signaling a strategic shift as the team begins its 2025-27 World Test Championship journey.
May 15, 2025, 14:10 PM IST
Virat Kohli’s Hilarious Reaction To Paparazzi’s ‘Cricket Hi Nahi Dekhenge’ Comment Goes Viral – Watch Video
Virat Kohli’s candid reaction to a paparazzi's emotional "cricket hi nahi dekhenge" comment after his Test retirement has gone viral, highlighting the deep impact of his exit from red-ball cricket.
May 14, 2025, 11:25 AM IST
Virat Kohli Set To Retire: Who Will Replace The King In Team India's Test Team - In Pics
Virat Kohli’s potential retirement from Test cricket has sparked a critical search for a long-term No. 4 replacement in India’s red-ball setup. With Kohli likely to skip the England Test series, selectors are evaluating promising talents. Dhruv Jurel, known for his composure under pressure, leads the pack. Sarfaraz Khan, a domestic stalwart, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, a technically gifted batter, are strong contenders. Devdutt Padikkal adds a left-handed option, while Shreyas Iyer and Karun Nair bring valuable experience. Rajat Patidar’s form also makes him a viable choice. India’s Test middle order is entering a transitional phase post-Kohli.
May 10, 2025, 12:48 PM IST