Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has publicly urged Virat Kohli to reverse his Test retirement, which Kohli announced in May 2025. Uthappa shared a photo of Kohli training and expressed a desire to see him back in Test cricket, suggesting his exit from the format was not entirely natural. Kohli retired after a 14-year Test career, having scored 9,230 runs in 123 matches. Uthappa's comments have sparked discussion among fans and media.