As Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test Cricket, he got a special tribute of love from his actress wife, Anushka Sharma. The star joined a multitude of fans in expressing their pride over the cricketer's journey over the years. In a heartfelt message on Monday, Anushka brimed with pride as she said, "my love, you’ve earned every bit of this goodbye."
In an emotional Instagram post, Anushka paid tribute not to Kohli’s records or milestones, but also to his inner battles and quiet resilience. Sharing a candid photo of them laughing together on the cricket field, she wrote, “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.”
Anushka, who has often braved trolls, and stuck by her husband's side through his career highs and lows, added, “Somehow, I always imagined you’d retire from 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.”
Reacting to the post, Virat took to the comments section to post three red heart emojis.
Kohli, officially announced his retirement from Test cricket on Instagram, with a note that read, “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.”
He went on to add, “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.”
Kohli’s retirement puts an end to his illustrious Test career, which spanned over a decade. Having already stepped away from T20 Internationals last year, the former India captain will now focus solely on One Day Internationals (ODIs).
This move comes amidst buzz that the star couple has decided to move to the UK to raise their two children, Vamika and Akaay.
In an emotional Instagram post, Anushka paid tribute not to Kohli’s records or milestones, but also to his inner battles and quiet resilience. Sharing a candid photo of them laughing together on the cricket field, she wrote, “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.”
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Anushka, who has often braved trolls, and stuck by her husband's side through his career highs and lows, added, “Somehow, I always imagined you’d retire from 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.”
Reacting to the post, Virat took to the comments section to post three red heart emojis.
Kohli, officially announced his retirement from Test cricket on Instagram, with a note that read, “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.”
He went on to add, “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.”
Kohli’s retirement puts an end to his illustrious Test career, which spanned over a decade. Having already stepped away from T20 Internationals last year, the former India captain will now focus solely on One Day Internationals (ODIs).
This move comes amidst buzz that the star couple has decided to move to the UK to raise their two children, Vamika and Akaay.
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