‘I’ll remember the tears you never showed…’: Anushka Sharma’s heartfelt post for Virat Kohli after Test retirement

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket

India star batter Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday through an Instagram post.

Kohli announced his retirement via instgram post

Virat Kohli took to instagram to announce his retirement from Test cricket, “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life. There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.” Kohli wrote

“As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for. I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile.” the post read

Anushka Sharma posted a heartfelt message for Kohli

Anushka Sharma posted a heartfelt message for Virat Kohli on Instagram, “They’ll talk about the records and the milestones, but I’ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. 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’ve always followed your heart, and so I just want to say my love, you’ve earned every bit of this goodbye” the post read.

Virat Kohli is the fourth highest run scorer in Test cricket

Virat Kohli played 123 test for India scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties, with the highest score of 254. Kohli was just 770 runs short to reach 10,000 runs. With 30 Test centuries to his name, Virat Kohli stands as the fourth-most successful Indian batter in terms of hundreds, trailing only Sachin Tendulkar (51), Rahul Dravid (36), and Sunil Gavaskar (34). He also holds the record for the most double centuries by an Indian in Test cricket.

Virat Kohli stats as Test captain

Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the most successful captains in the Test format as he led India in 68 matches and won 40, losing only 17 out of them.