Navjot Sidhu appeals for Virat Kohli's Test retirement comeback

Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has made an emotional appeal for Virat Kohli to return to Test cricket. Citing Kohli's elite fitness and form, Sidhu believes the comeback would unite and uplift cricket fans across the nation.

Navjot Singh Sidhu has urged Virat Kohli to come out of Test retirement, describing it as his one wish to God. According to India Today, Sidhu made this emotional appeal through an Instagram post. He referred to Kohli as a '24 carat star' and stated that his return would bring joy to a country of 1.5 billion people.

Sidhu praised Kohli's elite fitness and current form, including performances in ODIs and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This plea comes in the context of Kohli's Test retirement in 2025. Sidhu believes Kohli's comeback would unite and uplift Indian cricket fans nationwide, strengthening the sport.

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