Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, and May 7, 2025, respectively. Their sudden decisions to step away from the longest format of the game left fans across the country stunned. Currently, both players are active in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League.
In the tournament opener, Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bangalore to win with an unbeaten 69-run innings, while Rohit, famously known as ‘The Hitman,’ guided Mumbai Indians to a win against Kolkata Knight Riders with a stylish 78-run performance.
Amid the ongoing IPL action, speculation has arisen regarding a potential Test comeback for Kohli and Rohit. Social media has been abuzz with claims that the duo has either reversed their decision to retire or is considering doing so.
Let’s separate fact from fiction regarding these circulating rumors.
Truth About Test Comeback
Several posts on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) suggested that both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have decided to return from Test cricket retirement. Some posts even claimed that an official press release from Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed the news.
Other posts alleged that Virat Kohli personally announced his return to the Test format, with multiple similar posts making the rounds, all asserting that he had resumed his Test career.
VIRAT KOHLI TAKES BACK HIS TEST RETIREMENT 🚨 pic.twitter.com/aHRwLWh2aK
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) April 1, 2026
Well well well, as needed, Virat Kohli has taken back his retirement from test cricket. Much needed news for the Indian cricket fans.#cricket #bcci #india #ipl
— This account shares best tweets (@bestandlatest) April 1, 2026
It is crucial to clarify that all these claims are entirely false. There is no official statement, post, or press release from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or the BCCI regarding a return from Test cricket retirement. Fans should disregard these rumors as baseless.
