Ravi Shastri pays final tribute to Virat Kohli, all but confirms retirement

Ravi Chastry once again highlighted the greatness of Firat Kohli, praising not only his beating, but also his leader who changed the face of Indian cricket. The era of Ravi Chastry Kohli is still one of the most influential stages in the history of Indian cricket, as they took the team to new horizons.

Kohli took the leadership of India’s tests in 2014-15 after the sudden retirement of Mrs. Donni from the longest form of the game during the Australian tour. By 2017, the right mixed mixture became a captain in India entirely, while Chastry assumed responsibility as a main coach.

Ravi Chastry is called Virat Kohli

Together, Kohli and SHASTRI built a team that took control of the house and played the cricket game without fear abroad, and achieved success. Under this Captain Coach, India reached the 2017 Champions Cup final, and the 2019 World Cup final, and the World Court opening championship (WTC) in 2021.

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With 40 wins from the test from 68 games, Cuhali remains the most successful test captain in India. However, after failing to transfer India to any ICC title, Kohli moved away from Captaincy in 2021-22 and then retired from T20i Cricket in 2024 after winning the ICC T20 World Cup. Later in May 2025, he was deposited to test the cricket game and left behind a legacy of intensity and unparalleled success.

VIRAT KOHLI did a great job: Ravi Chastry

“It was great. (Kohli) was the only man I identified to lead the team, and I wanted him to lead the team. Once he took the job, once Donni ended, he did a great job,” said Ravi Chastry at Sky Sports.

Chastry also pointed out, “First, his skills as a mixture, and his ability to control, to be in the face, to play hard but play fairly, and want to win and take the game forward. I would like to say that Cole, the mixture in his pill, was incredible because in those five years, when India was the first in the shape of the red ball, some of which played in Australia, south, and noticed.

“He has done a great job” 🙌

Ravi Chastry, according to what he was to be the Indian coach while Viarat Kohli was a captain 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/b142hmgg5i

– Sky SPORTS CRICTET (SkyCricket) August 14, 2025

Firat Kohli prepares for Australia Odis

Well, Kohli may move away from the tests and T20is, but his passion for ODI is still strong. The Star Batter is now fully focused on Odis and has already started preparations for the upcoming white football round in Australia in India in October.

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After postponing the Bangladesh tour, Kohli was not lost at any time to sharpen his game. He was recently monitored with the assistant assistant coach of Gujabra Naim Amin. However, Kohli’s long -term role in ODIS is a sensitive subject. By the time when the ODI World Cup arrives for 2027, he will be 39 years old, and questions about age and shape are closely monitored.

Nevertheless, the presence of the former Indian captain remains decisive for India because of his experience and coordination. It is worth noting that the India’s tour of Australia is scheduled to start from October 19 to 25, as Kohli will be keen to show why he is not in ODI in India.