Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has sparked buzz in the cricket world with his thoughts on Virat Kohli’s unexpected Test retirement and the possibility of a surprise comeback. India's greatest-Test batter, Kohli had retired from Test cricket last month, leaving most people shocked. Kohli’s decision came just days before the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed Shubman Gill as the new Test captain for the upcoming five-match series against England. His exit from red-ball cricket followed closely after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Tests, marking a major transition phase for the Indian team. However, Clarke now believes that Kohli’s retirement might not be final. Speaking on the Beyond23 Cricket podcast, he made a bold prediction, suggesting that a poor performance by India in England like a 5-0 series defeat could lead to public and selector pressure on Kohli to return. Clarke pointed out that Kohli’s strong passion for Test cricket has always been evident and that such emotions could drive him back into the format. Also Read | IND vs ENG Test Series: 5 England Players Who Can Trouble India He also opined that if Shubman Gill and the selectors go to Kohli, coupled with overwhelming public pressure, the 36-year-old will struggle to reject an opportunity for a comeback. Here is what Clarke said: “I believe this. If India go to England and get flogged, if they lose the series 5-0 for example, I think the fans will want Virat Kohli to come out of retirement and play Test cricket again. And I honestly, I think if he was asked by the captain, selectors and supported by fans, if they get beaten big time in England, I think he’ll come. He still loves Test cricket. I think his words, I think those words, like you could hear his passion for Test cricket is real,” Kohli leaves behind a remarkable legacy in Test cricket. In 123 matches, he scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. But beyond the numbers, Kohli transformed India’s approach to Test cricket. His aggressive, fearless leadership led to famous overseas wins in Australia and helped build a strong pace attack, placing India among the top red-ball teams in the world.