Overview

• Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, marking the end of a 14-year career where he became India’s fourth-highest run-scorer with 9,230 runs and 30 centuries.
• A University of Missouri–Kansas City graduate, Dinesh Kyama, honored Kohli by lifting his No. 18 Test jersey during a commencement ceremony, echoing the cricketer’s ‘269 Signing Off’ message.
• Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena shared a video tribute, showcasing a signed Kohli Test jersey and praising his unmatched passion for the longest format of the game.
• Fans attempted to organize a white Test jersey tribute during an IPL match in Bengaluru, but the event was disrupted by rain, reflecting the lack of an official farewell match for Kohli.
• Kohli’s retirement has spurred widespread admiration, with peers and fans celebrating his legacy as a transformative figure in Indian and global Test cricket.