Manjrekar Slams Kohli's Test Exit: "Didn't Put Heart & Soul" Into Fixing Issues

• Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar criticized Virat Kohli for not fully addressing his red-ball cricket issues since 2020.
• Manjrekar suggested Kohli "walked away" from Tests without fixing problems, opting for "easier" ODIs.
• He expressed sadness that Kohli's Test struggles and exit contrast with contemporaries like Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson excelling.
• Manjrekar was disappointed Kohli continued in ODIs, calling the 50-over format the "easiest" for top-order batters, unlike Tests which test skill and temperament.
• Kohli averaged 31 for five years in Tests before retiring, a period Manjrekar feels he didn't fully commit to resolving his form.

Why It Matters: Manjrekar believes Kohli abandoned Tests prematurely, failing to address his red-ball struggles adequately.