RCB’s Dinesh Karthik says Virat Kohli is happiest after he retires from Test cricket. Kohli may have missed a few records, he is already busy with family, Ipl 2025 and post red-ball future.

A Goodbye That Left Fans Speechless

This month, Virat Kohli dropped a massive bomb that shook the cricketing world: the end of his Test-playing career. One of the most undeterred men in the longest format of course Kohli, exit felt abrupt, too soon. As fans and pundits absorbed the news around him, those closest to the former India captain said he is doing just well knowing it and maybe even better than ever.

Still Leading From the Front in IPL 2025

Although Kohli has wiped the whites out, he still occupies a considerable space in cricket. He is in his IPL 2025, sporting the red and gold of Royal Challengers Bangalore and hoping to finally get his club that maiden trophy. His drive, his energy and hunger for success is as alive as ever.

“He’s in a Beautiful Space Right Now” – Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik (RCB assistant coach and past teammate) gives a first-person view regarding how Kohli is after retirement. Dinesh Karthik who spoke to the IPL broadcasters said, “Everything that happened outside was a huge surprise. Virat is in one of the best phases of his life, quite honestly. You can see him enjoying the cricket but also you can see that he is enjoying time with his family.

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The Decision Was All His Own

Kohli: Karthik said, very clearly — Retirement was a very personal call for Kohli. “Yeah, we were all shocked. But then, in the end, we know this is his life, this is his destination. You can only cheer once someone decides to be happy and content. And watching him like this is, Karthik added, a beautiful thing.

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Chasing Peace, Not Records

Kohli won’t get to 10000 test runs, even with all those great achievements — retired just under 770 runs shy. And he certainly will not equal Sachin Tendulkar in the sportswriter’s version of 100 international centuries. Unfortunately, legacy seems to have entered the 21-year-old Kohli’s mind beyond mere numbers. It revolves around the balance, the health and living your own life.

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