The Cricket world is shell-shocked by King Virat Kohli’s retirement from the Test format. For the past couple of days, there have been media reports hinting at his retirement. However, many didn’t see this coming because Virat is still 36 and fit enough to play the longest format.
But King Kohli decided to call time on his Test career, breaking the hearts of many fans, cricketers, and experts. Virat’s better half, Anushka Sharma, posted a heartwarming message on her Instagram on the occasion. She wrote, “They will talk about the records, but I will remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game.”
Anushka added, “After every Test Series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler, and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege. Somehow I always imagined you’d retire international cricket in Whites, but you have always followed your heart, and I so I just want to say my love, you’ve earned every bit of this goodbye.”
Overall, Virat Kohli finished as the fourth-highest run-getter for India in Tests behind Sachin, Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar. In a career spanning 14 years, Kohli scored 9230 runs from 123 Tests at an average of 46.85, hitting 30 hundreds and 31 fifties. Kohli is also the most successful Indian Test Captain with 40 wins across 68 matches.
Virat Kohli reignited the passion for Test cricket in India with his never-give-up attitude and winning mentality. Under Kohli’s leadership and Ravi Sastri’s mentorship, the Indian Cricket team embraced a fearless brand of Test cricket, aiming for victories even in challenging overseas conditions.
It was Kohli who gave it back to the mighty Aussies with his aggressive approach and changed the mindset of Indian players on the field. He made the Whites look glamorous again and inspired an entire generation to fall in love with the longest format of the game. We at 123Telugu congratulate the legend on his remarkable career.