Bring Kohli Out Of Test Retirement: Sidhu's Viral Plea Ignites Debate

• Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu posted an emotional Instagram message, wishing Virat Kohli would return to Test cricket.
• Sidhu praised Kohli's fitness and talent, calling him '24 carat gold' and stating his return would bring joy to 1.5 billion people.
• Virat Kohli officially retired from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, after playing 123 Tests and scoring 9,230 runs with 30 centuries.
• Kohli also retired from T20Is last year and currently plays only ODIs, where he has shown impressive form, including centuries against South Africa.
• His recent ODI performance, with 651 runs at an average of 65.10 in 2025, fuels calls for his Test return.

Why It Matters: Navjot Singh Sidhu's viral post sparks debate on Virat Kohli's potential Test comeback.