It’s the end of an era, and India’s collective heart just shattered into a million red-ball-shaped pieces. Yes, it’s true – King Kohli has officially said goodbye to Test cricket, and the emotional wave that followed has hit harder than a 145 km/h bouncer. From fans to fellow celebs and his forever cheerleader Anushka Sharma, everyone’s been dropping teary-eyed tributes. Because let’s be real, this man didn’t just play Test cricket, he owned it.
Virat Kohli announces his retirement from test cricket
After ruling the red-ball format for over a decade, Virat Kohli took to social media and casually ended our peace by announcing his Test retirement. Fourteen years, countless iconic moments, and that unbeatable passion – all wrapped up in one heartfelt goodbye note. The cricketing GOAT said he’s walking away with a heart full of gratitude. Well, Virat, we’re left with one full of emotion.
B-Town’s Emotional Batting Order
Bollywood didn’t take the news lightly. The reactions came in like sixes at the death overs – heartfelt, raw, and full of love. Vicky Kaushal dropped a classy “You did it your way” tribute, reminding us why Kohli’s legacy is pure gold.
Meanwhile, OG fitness king Suniel Shetty turned poet for the occasion, praising the passion, fire, and grit Virat brought to the pitch. “The red ball rests, but your legacy races on,” he wrote and boom, our hearts burst again.
Angad Bedi was all of us — not ready to let go. In a note straight from the soul, he wrote that Kohli had “one more England tour in him” and confessed that watching Tests without him will now hit differently. He even gave a special salute to Kohli’s Test cap #269 — now a piece of history.
Ranveer Singh, being the energy bomb he is, kept it short but epic – “One in a Billion! Go well, King!”.
While Varun Dhawan couldn’t stop himself from resharing every trending Kohli reel on Instagram, showing that the man’s fanbase cuts across cricket and cinema like butter on paratha.
Anushka Sharma’s Tribute: Love, Loyalty, Legacy
Then came the post. Anushka Sharma, his biggest supporter and the love of his life, penned a beautiful, emotional letter that honestly should’ve come with a tissue warning. “They’ll talk about the records… but I’ll remember the tears you never showed,” she wrote, acknowledging the battles behind the scenes. She added that she always imagined him retiring in whites, and we felt that in our bones. Anushka, you nailed it again.
Kohli’s Final Words As A Test Cricketer
In his goodbye message, Kohli reflected on how Test cricket shaped him – with all its quiet grind, long days, and unseen victories. “It’s not easy — but it feels right,” he said. While we respect the decision, it still stings. Because watching Kohli roar in whites was a moment of pride every single time.
So what now? Well, Test cricket just lost one of its fiercest gladiators. But Kohli’s legacy isn’t going anywhere, it’s immortal now. He didn’t just wear the Indian jersey – he lived it, and gave us years of memories that’ll forever play on loop in our hearts.
Here’s to Virat Kohli – the man, the myth, the red-ball legend. Thank you for everything, King Kohli!
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