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‘Virat Kohli was a bit bitter’: Ex-India cricketer drops big verdict

Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket may have come as a surprise to many, but former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer believes the star batter was unhappy with how his exit was handled. Jaffer feels Kohli could have continued playing the…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:30 AM
‘Virat Kohli was a bit bitter’: Ex-India cricketer drops big verdict
Key Things to Know
  • Wasim Jaffer believes Virat Kohli was bitter about how his Test retirement was handled.
  • Jaffer noted Kohli was actively preparing for the England tour and could have played longer.
  • Kohli reportedly told selectors in April he would not tour England, rejecting pleas to reconsider.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer stated on his YouTube channel that Virat Kohli appeared bitter about how his Test retirement was handled. Jaffer argued that the veteran batter could have continued playing Test cricket and that the circumstances surrounding his departure could have been managed better by cricket authorities.

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