Indian legend Virat Kohli's sudden decision to step away from his favourite format of the game, Test cricket, had shocked the entire nation as well as several others in the cricket fraternity. This marked the end of one of the greatest chapters of modern-day Test cricket.
Having dominated the longest format of the game for most of his long-spanning career, he saw a significant dip in his defining presence in red-ball cricket. His 2024/25 season ended in an unmistakable low, with just one century and his average dropping to a record low in his career.
“It’s a reality at some stage. For someone like Virat, who made that decision to go out on his own terms and do what he’s done for the game, that’s amazing. That’s so special.
Kane Williamson rejected a central contract with New Zealand for the second time in a row
Kane Williamson, the former New Zealand skipper, has been rejecting central contracts with the New Zealand Cricket Board and has opted to choose the series and matches he wants to make himself available for. He has only taken up casual contracts.
“You never really consider it, and you do see some of your opponents and mates making some of these decisions, and you think, ‘gosh, it has been a while,’ and you’re not getting younger,” Williamson said while referring to his retirement call anytime soon.
A brief comparison of Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli's Test numbers
While Kane Williamson, the New Zealand great, made his debut in Test cricket against India back in 2010, but rose to fame in later years. Having played 105 matches for New Zealand, he has scored 9276 runs with an average of 54.88. He has 33 hundred in his career.
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