Virat Kohli today announced his retirement from Test cricket, sending a heartfelt message and reviewing his red ball career in photos of the traditional White Testey. Now his siblings have also written emotional notes for him.
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli today announced his retirement from Test cricket, drawing a staggering 14-year term in the sport’s most challenging form. The announcement, which was made via social media ahead of the Indian England tour, deeply touched fans and family, including his brother Vikas Kohli and sister Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, who expressed their pride and admiration.
In Instagram Story, Virat’s older brother Vikas posted several stories to shower and pride for the former Indian captain.
In the first story, Vikas shares Virat’s retirement position and quotes: “Always proud.”
In the second story, Vikas writes: “What an incredible journey champion.
He concluded: “Always be proud of you.”
Virat Kohli’s sister Bhawna Kohli Dhingra also went to Instagram to share his brother’s sincerity. She shared photos of Virat in Test Jersey and wrote: “A proud journey, hard work, emotions, difficult times and a lot of appreciation.”
She further wrote: “This journey gives us all our hearts and pride and respect, and you really deserve all the worship and admiration! God bless you, we love you,” added Bhawna.
The 35-year-old cricketer posted a heartfelt message in a traditional white test jersey and reflected his red ball career.
Earlier, Kohli landed on his Instagram handle and announced his decision to quit the game’s longest format.
“It’s been 14 years since I first wore loose blue. Honestly, I never imagined a journey in this format would take me. It has tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons throughout my life. There is a deep personal game among white people.
“It’s not easy when I’m away from this format – but it feels good. I’ve given me everything and it gives me feedback far more than I hoped. I’m grateful for the game and walk away – sharing with me the people in this field, letting everyone I see with everyone will look back. I always look back on my tests.
During his exam career, the 36-year-old made 123 appearances in white costumes with an average score of 46.85, with 210 innings scores of 30 and 3150s and 3150s and 254*. He is India’s fourth-highest runner in format, behind only Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs) and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs).
He made his debut in June 2011 in testing of the West Indies. Although his first Test Tour had disappointingly only 76 runs in five innings, a young Virat made a name for his severe counterattack knocks in the coming days. His rise as a Test player began with his first ton against Australia in Adelaide in 2012, when he scored 116 goals in 213 goals. On a tour, no one else could touch India’s 300 runs, as well as giants like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag, appearing to be shadows of their main self, Virat is the highest ranked India in India, including 300 runs in the four and 50th centuries. Between 2011 and 2015, he performed 2,994 runs in 41 Tests, an average of 44.03, with 11 centuries and 12 fifty in 72 innings.
