Why did Virat Kohli retire from Test cricket?

2. Giving opportunities to young talents

The reason Virat and Rohit retired from T20Is was to provide opportunities for the younger generation to prove themselves. This might also be a reason for their retirement from Test cricket, considering the number of talented players emerging in the setup. With both these legends stepping aside, many young and gifted players will now have the chance to prove that they belong in the national team.

There are many players in red-ball cricket who are yet to showcase their full potential, and the senior batter might have considered this when deciding to retire from one of the toughest and most prestigious formats of the game.