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‘One in a Billion! Go well, King!’: Celebrities hail Virat Kohli as cricketer announces Test retirement | Bollywood News

‘One in a Billion! Go well, King!’: Celebrities hail Virat Kohli as cricketer announces Test retirement | Bollywood News

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Vicky Kaushal, Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhishek Banerjee were among those cinema stars who expressed gratitude to Virat Kohli for his incredible run in Test cricket after the star batter on Monday announced his retirement from the longest format. The 36-year-old Kohli quit red ball cricket after scoring 9,230 runs from 123 matches with 30 hundreds at an average of 46.85. Actor Anushka Sharma, who is married to Kohli, said the cricketer had “earned every bit of this goodbye”. Story continues below this ad “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. Also Read | Anushka Sharma recounts Virat Kohli’s ‘tears and battles’ that no one saw as he announces Test retirement: ‘How much this took from you’ “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 …

‘You’ve reshaped the mindset of millions’: Shubman Gill pays tribute to ‘paji’ Virat Kohli after Test retirement | Cricket News

‘You’ve reshaped the mindset of millions’: Shubman Gill pays tribute to ‘paji’ Virat Kohli after Test retirement | Cricket News

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Shubman Gill, who in the opinion of many is the successor of Virat Kohli in the Indian team, posted a message to the 36-year-old who announced his retirement on Monday. “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, Kohli wrote on Instagram before ending with “#269, signing off.” Gill, who is reportedly the frontrunner to be the next India Test captain, shared a heartfelt tribute to his beloved ‘paji’. “Anything I write for you, paji, will never truly capture what I feel or the impact you’ve had on me. From watching you bat when I was 13 and wondering how someone could bring that kind of energy to the field – to sharing the field with you and realizing no one else possibly can – you’ve not just inspired a generation, you’ve reshaped the mindset of millions,” Gill wrote. Anything I write for you, …

Suniel Shetty pens a stirring note to Virat Kohli on his Test cricket retirement

Suniel Shetty pens a stirring note to Virat Kohli on his Test cricket retirement

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On Monday, Suniel took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a heartfelt note for Virat, who is one of India’s legendary cricketers. You didn’t just play Test cricket Virat…You lived it. You Honoured it, breathed fire, wore your heart on your sleeve and your passion like armour. The roar. The grit. The obsession. The Heart.Take a bow, champ. The red-ball rests, but your legacy races on. @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/jXkL6o55e1 — Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) May 12, 2025 Sharing the picture of Virat celebrating a century from an earlier match, the actor wrote, “You didn’t just play Test cricket Virat… You lived it. You Honoured it, breathed fire, wore your heart on your sleeve and your passion like armour. The roar. The grit. The obsession. The Heart. Take a bow, champ. The red-ball rests, but your legacy races on. @imVkohli”. Suniel’s son-in-law KL Rahul is Virat’s teammate in the Indian squad, the two have played all the formats together. Meanwhile, on Monday, Virat surprised everyone when he announced his retirement from Test cricket. He took to his …

“Reminded Of Your Thoughtful” Sachin Tendulkar Recalls Virat Kohli’s Gesture During his Last Test

“Reminded Of Your Thoughtful” Sachin Tendulkar Recalls Virat Kohli’s Gesture During his Last Test

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With Virat Kohli drawing curtains on his test Cricket Career, India legend Sachin Tendulkar has recalled the Indian stalwart’s gesture during his last test. Virat Kohli offered him a thread from his late father as a gift and extended his best wishes to the modern-day great for his special test career. Virat Kohli, who made his test debut against the West Indies in 2011, announced his retirement from the longest format of the game through a social media post on Monday. Taking to social media, Tendulkar whose storied test career came to an end in 2013 with a 2-0 sweep against West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. “As you retire from Tests, I’m reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father.” “It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I may not have a thread to offer in return, please know that you carry …

Avneet Kaur SLAMMED after Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket: ‘Tumari vjah se…’

Avneet Kaur SLAMMED after Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket: ‘Tumari vjah se…’

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Avneet Kaur has been making headlines ever since Virat Kohli liked her post on Instagram. Recently, the Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, but netizens have been sharing weird reactions. Bollywood actress Avneet Bollywood actress Avneet Kaur has been making headlines recently, not because of her role in movies, but because the Indian cricketer Virat Kohli liked her post on Instagram. Ever since then, she has become the talk of the town. Instagram Recently, Avneet has shared some pictures on Instagram that make her fans go crazy. In the caption, she wrote, “What’s coming up?” The way she dresses is loved by fans on the internet. Dress In the photo, she is seen wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved button-down shirt, which is layered over a pair of high-waisted leggings with a black and beige leopard print. Details With a low ponytail, Avneet is also wearing a gold watch and bracelet on their left wrist and carrying a brown shoulder bag with a chain strap. She posed fiercely wearing black sunglasses. Fans reaction …

Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket: A timeline of his journey in the longest format of the game | Cricket News

Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket: A timeline of his journey in the longest format of the game | Cricket News

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On Monday, Virat Kohli brought the curtains down on a glittering Test career when he announced his retirement from the longest format just ahead of India’s 5-match Test tour to England, set to begin next month. In a career spanning spanning 14 years and 123 Tests, the prolific batter will arguably go down as one of India’s finest in the format. With 9230 runs in 210 innings, Kohli stands fourth on the all-time charts among Indian batters, only behind the legendary trio of Sachin Tendulkar (15,921), Rahul Dravid (13,265), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122) with 9230 runs at a 46.85 average. “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,” Kohli wrote on his Instagram handle. He ended the posted with “#269, signing off”. Here’s a look at the modern great’s Test cricket journey. * Virat Kohli made his Test debut for India on June 20, …

Virat Kohli reacts as Anushka Sharma pens heartfelt note on his Test cricket retirement | Bollywood

Virat Kohli reacts as Anushka Sharma pens heartfelt note on his Test cricket retirement | Bollywood

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Former India captain Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, with just a little over a month to go before the England tour. Now Anushka Sharma has penned a heartfelt tribute for Virat with a new Instagram post, where she shared how incredible it has been to observe the cricketer beyond all the milestones and records. (Also read: Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket after legendary 14-year career for India: ‘269 signing off’) Anushka Sharma shared a candid picture with Virat Kohli and penned a beautiful note after he announced his retirement on Test Cricket on Monday. What Anushka wrote for Virat Taking to her Instagram account on Monday, Anushka shared a picture with Virat where the two of them were seen smiling as they walked on the test pitch together. In the caption, Anushka 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 …

‘Go well, King!’: Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Suniel Shetty pay tributes as Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket | Bollywood

‘Go well, King!’: Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Suniel Shetty pay tributes as Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket | Bollywood

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Cricketing legend Virat Kohli, one of the most celebrated names in the world of cricket, announced his retirement from Test cricket. Virat took to Instagram to share the news with the world and Bollywood stars such as Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal and Suniel Shetty expressed their heartfelt reactions. Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal paid their heartfelt tribute to Virat Kohli as he announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday. (Also read: It’s not easy — but it feels right’: Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test Cricket after 14 years) Virat Kohli announces retirement On Monday, the cricketing legend posted a long emotional note on Instagram, which 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’s something deeply personal about playing in whites… I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for. I’m …

Virat Kohli Test Retirement Live Updates: After Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar’s Tribute For Virat Kohli – “Your Late Father…”

Virat Kohli Test Retirement Live Updates: After Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar’s Tribute For Virat Kohli – “Your Late Father…”

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Virat Kohli Test Retirement LIVE© BCCI Virat Kohli Test Retirement Live Updates: India stalwart Virat Kohli announced his sudden retirement from Test cricket on Monday morning, walking away as India’s most successful Test captain and the fourth-highest run-getter in the format. Kohli has amassed 9,230 runs in 123 Tests for India, and won a whopping 40 out of his 68 Tests as captain. Kohli’s retirement has been met with tribute, love and respect from all across the cricket fraternity, with India head coach Gautam Gambhir, former coach Ravi Shastri, Kohli’s idol Sachin Tendulkar and many others putting out a message. (Virat Kohli Insta Post) Here are the Live Updates from Virat Kohli’s Test Retirement:  May12202516:10 (IST) Virat Kohli Test Retirement Live: Kohli’s childhood coach gets emotional Rajkumar Sharma sir got emotional when he was talking about Virat Kohli’s Test retirement. – This is Heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/EmGxc23Uny — Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 12, 2025 May12202515:56 (IST) Virat Kohli Test Retirement Live: Sachin reaction goes viral As you retire from Tests, I’m reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years …

“Did It My Way”: In Virat Kohli’s Test Retirement Post, A Hidden Message

“Did It My Way”: In Virat Kohli’s Test Retirement Post, A Hidden Message

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India’s talismanic batter Virat Kohli dropped a bomb on the entire cricketing fraternity as he announced the decision to retire from his beloved Test format with immediate effect. Talks around Kohli’s intention to quit the red-ball format were doing the rounds ever since India captain Rohit Sharma announced his exit. Though it was also reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was doing what it could to make Virat change his mind on the topic. But Kohli decided to stay with the big call, even though he admitted that it was a tough decision to make. In his post on Instagram, Virat also dropped a hidden hint about the thought process behind the decision. He chose the song My Way from Frank Sinatra as part of his social media post. If the lyrics of the song are carefully analysed, Kohli’s mindset behind the decision can be seen. My Way, By Frank Sinatra Lyrics: And now, the end is near And so I face the final curtain My …