Why did Virat Kohli retire from Test cricket?

1. Poor run-of-form in Test cricket

The previous reasons could just be speculations, but one of the main reasons that might have influenced Kohli's decision is his poor run of form in the format over the last four seasons. It is safe to say that the former India skipper was not at his peak during this period, where he did not display the same consistency that people had witnessed before 2019.

Last season was one of his most disappointing, as he managed only 382 runs in 10 Test matches at an average of 22.47, with just one century and one half-century. The last few seasons also saw his overall average drop from above 50 to the mid-40s.