“I’m done with this”. Virat Kohli gives blunt verdict on Test return |: Cricket News:

Virat Kohli: Ruling out any possibility of a return to Test cricket, joked during the launch of his new shoe line that he would rather sell the product than return to add more runs to his Test tally.The former India captain, who retired from Test cricket last year after scoring 9,230 runs, was attending the global premiere of his One8 footwear line when he was asked a light-hearted question about the return of white.The red colored shoes are priced in line with Kohli’s Test run tally, prompting a suggestion that he could return to the top format and increase the value of the product. Kohli, however, quickly dismissed the idea with a smile.“I would rather undersell. I am done with it (Test cricket),” he said, drawing laughter from the audience.While the exchange provided a humorous moment, Kohli also spoke at length about the mindset that has defined his career. The batting great explained that he is always driven to believe that a match is not over until the final result is decided, no matter how difficult the situation.To illustrate that mentality, Kohli pointed to India’s memorable win over Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Melbourne, a match in which he produced one of the best innings of his career.“I was made this way. I almost crave situations where people feel it’s lost and then somehow you can bring the game back.“That’s the only way I look at situations from a very young age. And I never stop believing, until the end, that the game is lost or we can’t win. And some magical things happened.“One incident for me that always stands out is the game against Pakistan in Melbourne. I was told later, the chance of winning the game was like 3% or something. But I never thought like that. Even 1% is enough. If there is a chance, there is a chance. So, you are never done until you lose the game,” said Kohli.The 37-year-old also reflected on how her personality has evolved over the years. Known for his fiery and aggressive nature in the early part of his international career, Kohli believes his younger self will be surprised by the calmness he carries now.“Maybe he didn’t imagine himself to be this calm.“Things have been done in a good way, looking at what we did where, I have a sense of pride. I feel that I enter any room with my head held high. Don’t doubt who I am and what I’m trying to do.“Just follow my vision and heart and have the conviction to do it. These are the things I’m proud of.”Kohli continues to be a major force in Indian cricket despite moving away from the Test arena. Now a one-format international player, he recently added another milestone to his glittering career by helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinch a second consecutive IPL title.Even as he embraces a different phase in his journey, Kohli’s competitive spirit and unwavering self-belief remain as strong as ever.