What is #269 in Virat Kohli Test Retirement Post on Social Media?

Published - May 12, 2025 12:42:10
Updated - May 13, 2025 05:24:37

By Aditya Parsutkar

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Regarded as one of the best batsmen in world cricket, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test Cricket on Monday, 12th May 2025. The 36-year-old reportedly informed the board of his desire to step away, but despite their efforts to convince him to play the upcoming Test series in England, he ultimately announced his retirement through social media.

Virat announced his retirement from Test cricket, saying, “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.

There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.

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As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for.

I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile.

#269, signing off.”

What is #269 in Virat Kohli Test Retirement Post on Social Media?

Many fans are wondering what Virat Kohli mentioned #269 in his retirement post on social media. For those, 269 is the official cap number of Virat. He was the 269th player who represented India in whites. This number holds different emotions for every cricketer who dreams to represent India in this toughest format of the game.

Virat Kohli has played a total of 123 Tests—68 of them as captain for India—scoring 9230 runs with an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries. He is regarded as one of India’s best Test captains and is credited with changing the attitude and culture of the team during his leadership.

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