Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of India and current president of the BCCI, expressed his belief that Virat Kohli would have performed well had he participated in the ongoing series against England. Kohli recently announced his retirement from Test cricket just before this crucial tour. Ganguly's comments came after Kohli's retirement, which he found unexpected, as he had anticipated that the star player would continue to compete effectively given his age and fitness. He emphasized that Kohli would have made significant contributions had he traveled to England.

Ganguly stated, "It's quite irrelevant to discuss the terms of retirement. As a player, one understands their current standing. While Kohli may not have had the best five years in Test cricket, great players like him often find a way to bounce back. I firmly believe that if he had been part of this England tour, he would have scored runs. However, he felt it was the right moment to step away from the game."

Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in modern Test cricket, showcasing his reliability and skill through remarkable performances. Over 123 Test innings, he has amassed 9,230 runs, boasting an average of 46.85 and a strike rate of 55.57. His outstanding score of 254 not out highlights his ability to convert promising starts into substantial totals. With 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries to his name, Kohli has established himself as a key player in India's batting lineup, demonstrating resilience against formidable English seam bowlers.