Manjrekar Slams Kohli's Test Retirement: 'Chose Easy Way' with ODIs

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News18•06-01-2026, 20:15
Manjrekar Slams Kohli's Test Retirement: 'Chose Easy Way' with ODIs
- •Sanjay Manjrekar criticized Virat Kohli's Test retirement, calling it 'choosing the easy way' by focusing on ODIs.
- •Manjrekar noted Kohli's contemporaries like Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson are still excelling in Test cricket.
- •He highlighted Kohli's 5-year struggle in Tests before retirement, questioning why he didn't address his declining average.
- •Manjrekar expressed disappointment that Kohli, who loves Test cricket, left the format while others build distinct identities.
- •He believes ODIs are the 'easiest format for the best players,' implying Kohli avoided the challenge of Tests.
Why It Matters: Sanjay Manjrekar criticizes Virat Kohli's Test retirement, suggesting he chose the easier ODI format.
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