Kohli`s retirement reshapes Indian cricket, while Boland`s rise in rankings adds excitement ahead of the Champions Trophy final.

Virat Kohli has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of an illustrious career that spanned 14 years. Kohli leaves the format with an impressive tally of 30 centuries and 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85 over 123 Tests. His departure follows that of captain Rohit Sharma, signaling a significant transition for Indian cricket. Kohli expressed heartfelt gratitude for his journey, stating, "I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude."

In other cricket news, Australian pacer Scott Boland has made headlines by breaking into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. His remarkable performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, where he was named Player of the Match in the Sydney Test, propelled him up 29 places to share the ninth spot with India’s Ravindra Jadeja.

Additionally, New Zealand triumphed over South Africa by 50 runs in the Champions Trophy semi-final, with David Miller`s century proving insufficient for the South African side. Kohli`s retirement and Boland`s rise in the rankings highlight the ongoing evolution in international cricket, as fans look forward to India`s upcoming series in England and the Champions Trophy final featuring New Zealand against India.

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