India, June 18 -- Over a month before the Test series against England, India's star batter, Virat Kohli, announced his retirement from the longest format. The decision came as a surprise to many, particularly considering how the 36-year-old has always prioritised Test cricket throughout his career. Kohli endured a rough patch in the months preceding his Test retirement, scoring only one century throughout the 2024/25 red-ball season (10 Tests - 5 home, 5 away).

While plenty of fans continue to argue that Kohli should've been part of India's squad for the England Test series, Adam Gilchrist has offered a sharp perspective in support of the former captain. The legendary Australian wicketkeeper-batter believes that the very fact people are ...