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Virat Kohli, famous Indian batsman, has declared his immediate retirement from Test cricket. In 123 Test matches, the former captain of India amassed 9230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 hundreds. As cricket moved to three formats and a vibrant franchise ecosystem, Kohli also left as India's most successful Test captain and a passionate champion for the longest format. "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket," Kohli said on Instagram on Monday, May 12. To be honest, I had no idea the path this format would lead me down. It has put me to the test, molded me, and given me lifelong lessons. "Playing in whites carries a very particular meaning. The long days, the quiet grind, and the little moments that nobody notices but that stick with you forever. It's difficult for me to leave this format, but it feels right. It has returned far more than I could have imagined after I gave it everything I had. "I'm leaving with a heart full of appreciation for the game, the teammates I played with, and everyone who helped me feel like I was seen. "I'll always grin when I think back on my Test career. #269, concluding." Following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin, Kohli's decision to leave Test cricket marks a significant change that Indian cricket hasn't seen since the departures of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman in 2012 and then Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag. Months after being a member of a squad that won the ODI World Cup, Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies at Sabina Park. After a difficult first year of adjusting to the longer format, he settled in in 2012 with a brilliant 116 against Australia in Adelaide, a place that would hold great meaning for him. He returned to the South Australian capital for India's subsequent tour in 2014, where he led the team as a stand-in captain and scored twin hundreds in a close loss. Following MS Dhoni's retirement in Melbourne a few weeks later, Kohl

Two teams with potent batting lineups will square off in the 42nd IPL 2025 encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. With Phil Salt and Virat Kohli in their potent batting lineup, RCB will take on RR's well-rounded team, which is led by Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal. This important match will take place on April 24 at 7:30 PM IST at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is known for its high-scoring matches and batting-friendly conditions. Match Information: Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 42 Date: 24th April 2025 Time: 07:30 PM IST Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has a pitch that will facilitate good stroke play and make it easier for batsmen to bat on the surface. It would be challenging to take wickets because the surface will not give the bowlers much help. In the last 20 games played here, the average first innings score has been 164 runs. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has a well-balanced pitch with respectable support for bowlers and hitters. Depending on the state of the ground today, the team that wins the toss may choose to bowl or bat. RCB vs RR: Predicted Playing XIs and Impact Subs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, and Josh Hazlewood Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wandindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana/Kwena Maphaka, Sandeep Sharma, and Tushar Deshpande Impact Subs: Shubham Dubey RCB vs RR: Head-to-Head RCB has won 16 of the 30 games that have been played between the two teams, giving them a small advantage over RR in IPL history.

The Delhi Capitals (DC) will play the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 24 of the Indian Premier League 2025. Thus far, both sides have performed well throughout the competition. Being the only club without a loss, DC is certainly the greatest team of the season. RCB, who have only dropped one game all season, is not far behind. After defeating LSG by a single wicket and chasing down 210, their best total in league history, DC got off to an exciting start to their competition. Then, in a one-sided match, they defeated SRH by 7 wickets. DC easily defeated CSK by 25 runs in their most recent game. The majority of their players are playing well, and Faf du Plessis' comeback might give them even more confidence. However, RCB has been playing well this season. They have only won away from home, and multiple of those victories have been their first in years. To begin the season, RCB defeated KKR by 7 wickets in their home ground. Later, they defeated CSK by a leading 50 runs, their first victory over CSK in Chepauk since 2008. Despite losing to GT at home, RCB defeated MI in an exciting match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium to recover in an amazing way. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host the RCB vs. DC team game on April 10 at 7:30 PM (IST). Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, KL Rahul, Rajat Patidar, and Virat Kohli will all be playing in what could be an exciting contest. Match Details: Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL Match 24 Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Date & Time: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) Live Streaming: JioStar Pitch Report: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host the game. It is renowned for having one of the best batting surfaces. However, the bowlers received some support during the GT vs. RCB game. The pacers might get an early swing, and the spinners might get something on the pitch. The batters should still be able to handle it, though. Batters will f