Kohli's Test Retirement Boosted RCB's IPL Performance, Claims Ex-Teammate Ashwin

• Ravichandran Ashwin suggests Virat Kohli's Test retirement significantly improved his T20 game for RCB.
• Kohli retired from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, at age 36, after a 14-year career.
• Ashwin notes a clear improvement in Kohli's technique and strike rate, now in the 150s from low 120s since mid-2024.
• He highlights changes in Kohli's batting stance and hand movement, attributing it to his freedom from Test cricket's demands.
• Irfan Pathan agrees, stating the new backlift provides more momentum and power, leading to an increased strike rate.