Indian Congress leader Sashi Tharoor tweeted that he is missing Virat Kohli in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Test series. The tweet came when India is almost standing at the brink of losing the Test series. In the tweet, Tharoor further said he was missing Kohli's presence on the field. And also, it is not too late to rethink his retirement call. On his X account, Tharoor wrote, "I’ve been missing Virat Kohli a few times during this series, but never as much as in this Test match. His grit and intensity, his inspirational presence in the field, not to mention his abundant batting skills, might have led to a different outcome. Is it too late to call him out of retirement? Virat, the nation needs you!" I’ve been missing @imVkohli a few times during this series, but never as much as in this Test match. His grit and intensity, his inspirational presence in the field, not to mention his abundant batting skills, might have led to a different outcome. Is it too late to call him out… — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 3, 2025 Read also: Watch: Akash Deep's brainfade fielding blunder at The Oval Day 4 When did Virat Kohli retire from Tests? On May 12, Virat Kohli, a stalwart of Indian cricket and a defining figure in the country’s Test legacy, bid farewell to the longest format of the game. Choosing to step away despite being just 770 runs short of the 10,000-mark, Kohli ended his red-ball journey with 9,230 runs at an impressive average of 46.85. His Test career includes 30 centuries and 31 fifties, marking an era of consistency and grit. Kohli's announcement came with a post on his Instagram account, which said, “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket," Kohli wrote. “Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life. There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever."