Virat Kohli may have retired from Test cricket, but his presence continues to hover over the India vs England series. In just two days, he posted two tweets that immediately got everyone’s attention.
His first post came on Day 4 and featured only Shubman Gill. It was short and refreshing. Until then, Kohli had completely disappeared from the spotlight. After appearing at Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s controversial victory parade, he went silent on social media—unlike captain Rohit Sharma, who remained active. Despite major moments in the series—five centuries at Leeds, a five-wicket haul by Jasprit Bumrah, and Gill’s double hundred at Edgbaston—Kohli said nothing.
Then came Saturday, and with it, a clear message that he was still watching. Though he no longer plays Test cricket, fans still say he is “omnipresent.”
Kohli’s Tweet After India’s Big Win Sounds Familiar
Kohli’s second tweet came after India defeated England by 336 runs at Edgbaston. This time, the post sounded like something a legendary retired player—perhaps Sachin Tendulkar or VVS Laxman—would share. Still, the post marked his return to cricket conversations.
In his tweet, Kohli wrote, “Great victory for India at Edgbaston. Fearless and kept pushing England to the wall. Brilliantly led by Shubman with the bat and in the field, and impactful performances from everyone. Special mention to Siraj and Akash for the way they bowled on this pitch.”
This post got former England batter Jonathan Trott thinking. He wondered if Kohli’s words hinted at how much he missed the team environment. Trott told Sony Sports Network, “Coming back to Virat Kohli’s tweet, no wonder he misses that dressing room feeling. I sometimes wonder how quickly that feeling comes back after you give up the game.”
Trott also joked about Kohli’s location, saying, “Doesn’t he live in St. John’s Wood or nearby? Can he not be persuaded to come back?”
When someone pointed out that India’s No. 4 spot might be locked up thanks to Gill’s outstanding performances in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Trott smiled and said, “I’m sure he would have liked No. 5 or 3.”
Fans Wonder: Will Kohli Return to Test Cricket?
Many fans believe that Kohli might take back his retirement. Some even claim they “know” he will. But realistically, it seems unlikely.
Kohli officially retired from Test cricket on May 12 at the age of 36. His decision came after much thought. Still, fans joke that he “missed 900 runs and 3 easy centuries” by not playing in England, where Indian batters are scoring with ease.
However, Kohli’s recent form doesn’t support a return. In his last nine Test innings in Australia, he got out the same way each time—caught outside the off stump. There was no visible improvement. While he remains one of the all-time greats, time affects every player. As the article notes, “Father Time spares no one. It catches up to everybody. Even if your name is Virat Kohli.”
A Glorious Career Comes Full Circle
If media reports are correct, Kohli has fully stepped away from red-ball cricket. His focus now seems to be on his family—he has a four-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son. After giving everything to Indian cricket, Kohli has nothing left to prove. His career includes two World Cups, two Champions Trophy titles, and now an IPL trophy. As the article puts it, “There’s no need to accelerate when the gears are jammed.”
But It’s Not Goodbye Yet
Even though his Test career is likely over, Kohli isn’t done with international cricket. He will continue playing ODIs. Although his return, originally expected in August, may be delayed, fans can expect to see him in the blue jersey again. He is set to play when India tours Australia later this year for a three-match ODI series.
