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‘Virat Kohli was a bit bitter’: Ex-India cricketer drops big verdict

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SHUBHANSHU DWIVEDI
‘Virat Kohli was a bit bitter’: Ex-India cricketer drops big verdict
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Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer suggests that Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket was influenced by bitterness over how his exit was managed by officials. Jaffer notes that Kohli appeared prepared for the England tour before the situation deteriorated in early 2025.

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Kohli is a major cultural icon in India, and his sudden departure from the sport's longest format has sparked significant public debate regarding BCCI management.

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Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket may have come as a surprise to many, but former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer believes the star batter was unhappy with how his exit was handled. Jaffer feels Kohli could have continued playing the longest format and said the circumstances surrounding his retirement could have been managed better.“Yes, absolutely. I mean, it seemed like Virat was a bit bitter about how things were handled,” Jaffer said on his YouTube channel, as quoted by India Today.“A player like Virat, he draws crowds to the stadium; he has such a massive following. He definitely could have played more Test cricket. Until we hear directly from Virat what the actual situation was, we won't know for sure.”Kohli's retirement came after months of uncertainty over his future in Test cricket. The former India captain had been keen to continue playing the format and tour England.

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