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Did Virat Kohli's Test Retirement Boost RCB? Former Teammate Reveals Major Insight
Kohli's Test Retirement Boosted RCB's IPL Performance, Claims Ex-Teammate Ashwin
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06-04-2026, 17:50
Kohli's Test Retirement Boosted RCB's IPL Performance, Claims Ex-Teammate Ashwin
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Ravichandran Ashwin suggests Virat Kohli's Test retirement significantly improved his T20 game for RCB.
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Kohli retired from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, at age 36, after a 14-year career.
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Ashwin notes a clear improvement in Kohli's technique and strike rate, now in the 150s from low 120s since mid-2024.
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He highlights changes in Kohli's batting stance and hand movement, attributing it to his freedom from Test cricket's demands.
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Irfan Pathan agrees, stating the new backlift provides more momentum and power, leading to an increased strike rate.
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