The Cricket Fraternity Extended Tribute to the Legendary Indian Batter Virat Kohli after the Indian Stalwart Hung Up His Boots from Test Cricket, Finishing An Illustrious Career with 9,230 Runs in 123 MATHAS Including a Steller 30 Centuries and 31 Fiftees. Kohli Announced His Retirement from the longest form of the game on Monday via an instagram post. “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in test cricket … there’s something deeply personal about plays With you forever.
“I’m walking away with a heart full of Gratitude – for the game, for the people I share the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the woman. With a smile. #269, Signing Off, “The post read.
“Whites off, Crown Intact, Virat Kohli Bids Goodbye to Test Cricket, Leaving Behind An Unmatched Legacy,” The International Cricket Council Shared in Instagram.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India Congratulated Virat for his Stellar Career, Saying that an Era of Test Cricket Ends With Virat’s Retirement, But His Legacy will continue Forever.
“Thank you, Virat Kohli! Forever be Charged! ” It posted on x.
Virat’s IPL Franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Shared a Broken Heart Emoji on X and Posted, “Thank You, Virat. #269 Test Cricket will Never Be the Same Again!”
Former India Cricketer and Virat Teammate in the 2011 World Cup, Suresh Raina Said, “Your Passion & Leadership in Test Cricket Have Inspired Millions, Brother! Love and Respect Bro @imvkohli. Step away, but your legacy will live on.
Former India all-rounder yusuf pathan shared on X, “congratulations to Virat Kohli on a Great Test Care.
Mumbai Cricket Association also lauded Virat as one of the greenst to ever wear the white. “End of an era. Thank you king kohli. One of the greenst to ever wear the whites have called time on his test journal,” it shared on x.
Chennai Super Kings Said, “A career that’s a testament to test cricket’s spirit! Thank you, Virat Kohli!”. “Cap 269 Memories Infinite Thank You Kohli!” Added Punjab Kings.
“Congratulations on a phenomenal test career, Virat Kohli. As Captain, You Didn’T Just Win Mats – You Changed Mindsets. You made fitness, agression, and Pride in Whites The New Standard. Modeern Indian Test Cricket, “Shared Former India Allrounder Irfan Pathan.
“@IMVKOHLI Thank You Champ for Amazing Memories for India. Congress for Amazing Career in #Testcrick,” Said former Cricker Munaf Patel.
Virat’s Decision Comes after Rohit Sharma Made a Surprising Announcement to Call Time on his career in the longst format of the game last week.
He Hung Up His Spikes as the fourth-most successful test captain overall, behind grame smith (53 wins), ricky ponting (48 wins), and steve waugh (41 Wins).
Kohli’s 30 Test Centuries Make Him The Fourth-Most Successful India Batter, Behind Sachin Tendulkar (51 Hinds), Rahul Dravid (36), and Sunil Gavaskar (34). Kohli also made Seven Test Double Hundreds, The Most Ever by An Indian.
Kohli also has the most test Hindreds by an Indian Captain, with Gavaskar (11 Centuries) Way Behind His 20 Tons.
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