Anushka Sharma's emotional post on Virat Kohli's Test cricket retirement: 'I'll remember the tears you...'
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12. His wife and actress Anushka Sharma shared an emotional post on social media.
Last Updated: 04.43 PM, May 12, 2025
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli took to his Instagram account and announced his sudden retirement from Test cricket. His post broke the internet and received a lot of emotional reactions from celebrities and fans. Most of them called it the end of an era. Amid this, his wife and actress, Anushka Sharma, shared an emotional yet uplifting post on her Instagram.
Anushka Sharma's post for Virat Kohli
Taking to her Instagram account, Anushka Sharma shared a picture with his husband and cricketer, Virat Kohli. The picture shows Virat wearing a Test cricket jersey while sharing a delightful moment with his wife in a field.
Sharing the picture, 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 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."
She further added, "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."
Fans react to Virat Kohli's retirement announcement
Reacting to his retirment post, one fan said, "King Kohli, happy retirement. A space in my heart will always be reserved for you, one and only forever Capatin, one of the greatest players in the world." Another said, "We respect ur decision with a tears in our eyes." A third fan commented, "Congratulations on a Best test career ever Virat Bhai . We will miss you in White jersey."
Meanwhile, several celebrities also reacted to his announcement. Suniel Shetty praised Kohli and 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.” Vicky Kaushal wrote, "You did it your way, and that way will truly be missed."
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