
May 20, 2026
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Virat Kohli Opens Up About The Real Reason Behind Quitting Test Captaincy In 2022
Virat Kohli revealed he quit Test captaincy in 2022 because the immense pressure of leading and batting left him "completely spent." He explained that focusing solely on keeping Indian cricket at the top made him ignore his own well-being, leading to exhaustion. This demanding role, he said, required him to prioritize others over himself.