Virat Kohli made it clear that he will play only one format.Image Credit source: PTI
Virat Kohli made his fans happy by scoring a brilliant century on the Ranchi ground. Virat played a explosive inning of 135 runs in the first match of the ODI series against South Africa, on the basis of which Team India won and took a 1-0 lead in the series. While Virat gave his fans a reason to be happy on the basis of this century, after the end of the match, he made an announcement which filled the same fans with some sadness. Amidst all the speculations and reports, Virat Kohli made it clear that he will play only one format and has no intention of returning to Test cricket.
The first ODI match between India and South Africa was played in Ranchi on Sunday 30 November. With this match, Virat Kohli was returning to the field after a month. As soon as he returned, he played a brilliant innings in the first match and scored his 52nd century. Kohli scored 135 runs in just 120 balls, which included 11 fours and 7 sixes. This inning played a big role in Team India winning by 17 runs. Kohli was chosen player of the match for this innings.
Report of return to test cricket
Coincidentally, just a few hours before Kohli’s century, a report had claimed that BCCI may appeal to the recently retired legends to change their decision and return to Test for some time. Cricbuzz report said that there is no clear indication of Virat Kohli being approached but a former player may consider a comeback. In such a situation, there was discussion on social media throughout the day whether a legend like Kohli or Rohit can make a comeback to change the poor condition of Team India?
Kohli clearly announced
Presenter Harsha Bhogle also asked questions regarding this to Virat Kohli who came to receive the award after Ranchi ODI. Bhogle said, “You are playing the same format of cricket. Is it going to remain like this forever?” In response to this, Kohli clearly said that he will play only ODI cricket. Kohli said, “It is always going to be like this. I am playing only one format.” That means, it is clear that once Kohli has decided to retire from Test cricket, now he is not even thinking of reversing it.