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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Virat Kohli considering Test retirement? Fans in meltdown say, 'He's not Rohit or Dhoni to pull gimmicks'
Days after the sudden retirement of Rohit Sharma from Test cricket, the world of cricket was shocked by reports claiming Virat Kohli has told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he wants too wants to retire from Test cricket. Well, the last 48 hours have been really tough for the BCCI and Indian cricket, especially amid the ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan during the Indian Premier League 2025, which was postponed on Friday. In less than 24 hours of the IPL 2025 postponement, the board received another shock out of the blue when King Kohli, India's biggest cricket icon, informed the BCCI about his desire to retire from Test cricket. Virat Kohli expresses his desire to retire from Test cricket Expressing his desire to retire from Test cricket, Kohli had told the board that he wants to move away from the format. On Saturday morning, the news started circulating across the media outlets and left cricket fans across the world shocked. However, as the news started circulating, there was hope when several reports claimed that the BCCI was trying its best to request Kohli to reconsider his decision. Whereas India is set to tour across England for a five-match series starting from June 20 in Headingley, and in the middle of this, players Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin have already retired. BCCI tried to stop Virat Kohli The retirement of these cricketers could leave the Indian team handicapped in the testing conditions of England. However, according to the Toi report, legends such as Brian Lara and the board members made pleas to Virat Kohli, but it seems he has made up his mind and is not ready to change his stance. The Toi also quoted a source saying that Kohli had informed the selectors two weeks ago about his desire to quit Test matches. They were trying to make him play in the Test series against England. However, he is still firm on his stance. "The final call will come close to the selection meeting next week," the report quoted. When Virat Kohli decided to take retirement from Test- BCCI begged him- Ex cricketers stopped him- Highly influential Indian cricketer asked him to reconsider Meanwhile when Rohit sharma retired, nobody gave a you're big, you're big 👑❤️ Fans react to Virat Kohli's retirement news As soon as the news surfaced on the internet, fans of King Kohli quickly took to social media and shared their reactions on the same. One said, "A highly influential Indian cricketer asked him to reconsider. Meanwhile, when Rohit Sharma retired, nobody gave a damn. When you're big, you're big 👑❤️" "Virat Kohli mark my words, Test cricket will take their last breath, after Virat kohli's retirement. Viewership will decline by minimum 50 percent. broadcasters and bcci's revenue is going to come down by 50 percent if he also left ODI and ipl because of bcci humiliation." #ViratKohli mark my words, Test cricket will take their last breath, after Virat kohli's retirement, Viewership will decline by minimum 50 percent. broadcasters and bcci's revenue is going to come down by 50 percent if he also left ODI and ipl because of bcci humiliation @BCCI "Why so much drama I don't understand. Retirement is a personal decision & BCCI should respect Virat Kohli's decision," another commented. Why so much drama I don't understand. Retirement is a personal decision & BCCI should respect Virat Kohli's decision "Rohit Sharma has already retired from Test cricket. If the news of Virat Kohli's Test retirement also turns out to be true, then the Indian audience will again lose interest in Test cricket and will only watch the highlights like before." Rohit Sharma has already retired from Test cricket, If the news of Virat Kohli's test retirement also turns out to be true, then the Indian audience will again lose interest in Test cricket and will only watch the highlights like before.#ViratKohli𓃵 "Woh retirement ka soch raha hai aur hum yaha Eng me kaise khel sakta woh discuss kar rahe hai 😭😭 I hate him if he retires now" Woh retirement ka soch raha hai aur hum yaha Eng me kaise khel sakta woh discuss kar rahe hai 😭😭I hate him if he retires now 🚨 | CAPTAIN VIRAT OR GILL ...!Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill are two players considered favourites for the role of Indian Test captain following Rohit Sharma's retirement. "If Virat Kohli wants to retire from test cricket then he would've announced till now but don't know from where this news came out that he want to retire. Woh Rohit ya dhoni nahi hai jo Retirement gimmicks karega. All I need is he clarifies that this is true or fake." If Virat Kohli wants to retire from test cricket then he would've announced till now but don't know from where this news came out that he want to retire. Woh Rohit ya dhoni nahi hai jo Retirement gimmicks karega. All I need is he clarifies that this is true or fake@imVkohli Where is my GOAT VIRAT KOHLI has gone?Who was known for-making epic comebacks- didn't give a fck about people's opinions-used to shut mouth of haters-never giving upPlease reconsider your retirement decision. I can't bear this❤️🩹🙏
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan suffers serious injuries after major car accident in Ahmedabad; video goes viral
Pawandeep Rajan, the winner of Indian Idol season 12, met with a serious accident in Ahmedabad early on Monday, May 5, 2025. According to Toi, the accident took place at about 3:40 a.m., and the singer has suffered critical injuries. A video of the singer has surfaced on social media, which is now doing the rounds on the internet. In the viral video, doctors are seen attending to the singer while he is lying on a bed. Pawandeep is visibly suffering in the video, with visible injuries on his left foot and right arm. Fans express their concerns on social media As soon as the video surfaced on social media, fans flooded the internet expressing concerns, flooding social media with good wishes for his speedy recovery. However, any official news about the cause of the accident and his current medical condition is still awaited. Just a few days ago, Pawandeep celebrated his birthday on April 27, 2025. One fan said, "Singar Pawan Deep Ka Accident Ho Gaya Ha i Aaj 05/05/2025 Time 3:40 AM" Another said, "Get well soon" "God is always there with him." "Sir pawandeep recovery ke liye try kijiye please sir 🙏🥺" Check the video here: Who is Pawandeep Rajan? Pawandeep Rajan hails from Uttarakhand's Champawat district. His father is Suresh Rajan, and his mother is Saroj Rajan. He has a sister, Joytideep Rajan, who is a Kumaoni folk artist. Earlier, the singer won the title of The Voice India in 2015, where he was in Shaan's team. He lifted the cup with a prize of Rs 50 lakh and a car. Pawandeep was the winner of Indian Idol 12, taking home the winner's trophy, a car, and a cheque of Rs 25 lakh. He competed against five finalists: Arunita Kanjilal, Mohd Danish, Sayli Kamble, Nihal Tauro, and Shanmukha Priya. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
