Virat Kohli Set To Play Test Cricket Again? Childhood Coach Gives Major Comeback Hint

Virat Kohli to comeback in Test cricket. [Source - AFP]

Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, after playing 123 matches for India in the longest format. Even after more than one year of his retirement, fans still want Kohli to return and play Tests again for India.

The talks around Kohli’s possible comeback have once again started growing after his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma made an interesting statement recently. His latest comments have now created fresh excitement among Indian cricket fans on social media.

Rajkumar Sharma drops major hint on Virat Kohli’s Test comeback

The discussion around Virat Kohli returning to Test cricket has once again gained attention after his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma opened up on the matter in an interview with Express Cafe. His recent comments have now given fresh hope to millions of Indian cricket supporters.

“Many people have told me to ask Virat to return to Test cricket because he listens to me," Rajkumar said. When asked whether he spoke to Virat about it, the coach replied, “We are talking about it; let’s see what happens."

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Since this very statement from Rajkumar Sharma, fans have started discussing online the possibility of Virat Kohli making a comeback to Test cricket. Social media platforms were filled with reactions from supporters wanting the former India captain to come out of Test retirement.

Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket in 2025 had shocked the cricketing world, especially because of his massive contribution to India’s success overseas. Even now, many fans believe the 37-year-old still has plenty left to offer in red-ball cricket.

Virat Kohli’s legendary Test career for India

Virat Kohli enjoyed a remarkable Test career for India after making his debut against the West Indies in 2011. Across 123 Test matches, Kohli scored 9230 runs and finished as India’s fourth-highest run scorer in the longest format of cricket.

Kohli was not only one of India’s finest batters in Test cricket but also changed the team’s approach as captain. His aggressive mindset and emphasis on fitness helped India become a strong side both at home and overseas consistently.

As captain, Virat Kohli led the Indian Test side in 68 matches and guided the team to 40 victories, making him India’s most successful Test captain in history. Under his leadership, India also reached and stayed in number one ranking in Test cricket for a good period of time.

Will Virat Kohli really come out of Test retirement?

Who does not want Virat Kohli, the greatest modern-day cricketer, to return and play Test cricket once again for India? Rajkumar Sharma’s recent comments have definitely created excitement among fans hoping for another comeback story in whites.

However, looking at the current situation realistically, a Test comeback for Kohli still appears unlikely. The former India captain has recently spoken openly about not continuing in environments where mutual trust, value and respect no longer remain the same for him.

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