Former India cricketer praised Virat Kohli as the greatest Indian cricketer after Test retirement announcement. On Kohli 14-year Test career Virat Kohli reflected and expressing gratitude for the challenges and lessons learned. Virat gathered 9,230 runs including 30 centuries, and lead team India in 68 Test matches, in which securing 40 wins, though his recent batting average had reduced.
On Monday former India cricketer Navjot Singh sidhu has write down a heartfelt message for King Kohli after he announced his Test retirement.
Sidhu wrote on X “The Greatest Indian Cricketer of all times bids adieu to Test cricket,”
“Thank you Virat Kohli for being a cup of Joy to world cricket.”
“Kahaan parre ho chakker mein koi nahin hai takker mein (No one can compete with him, why to worry about it).”
Virat Kohli on Monday took to social media to disclose the news.
The post read “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 is 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.”
“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.
#269, signing off.
