Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket, leaving fans shocked. Emotional scenes at Mumbai Airport go viral. Here’s what happened and what’s next for the cricket legend.
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News of the century in world sports, Virat Kohli shocks the planet by announcing retirement from Test cricket on Monday. Famous for his intense love of passion and unparalleled consistency, Kohli being out of red-ball game has an empty shoe size in Indian cricket. The time honored white v sign, a mere days from the biggest England tour plans taken by anyone in modern Indian history.
Kohli stats list — 123 Test matches total—9,230 runs, average 46.85 and 30 centuries to show for it All stats notwithstanding, the flame that he had lit on that field and spirit he shared with world as Indian’s most successful Test captain (40 out of 68, incl wins) is what made him irreplaceable.
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Viral Moment: Fan’s Heartfelt Plea to Kohli
Kohli, days after retirement, was seen at Mumbai airport with his wife Anushka Sharma coming back from Vrindavan after meeting spiritual guru Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj A fan followed them through the cop, tearing his ticket …”Kohli sir, you yaha se chala tha wajah se kaise? Why did you retire? I swear I am never watching another cricket match again!
The glimpse that was recorded on camera became an instant viral, showing the true fandom of fans with their idol. Caught off guard, Kohli said to Anushka as he went, glanced at the crowd, and with speed (photographers be warned,) added “Please wait” before moving away.
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The Journey Ahead: Kohli to Return in IPL 2025
Fans weep with the passing of an era, but the excitement of a new one is just around the corner. IPL is coming back after BCCI on May 17. Kohli will re-join Royal Challengers Bangalore for the first match of revived season as they play against Kolkata Knight Riders.
And though Kohli´s series in Tests are done, the IPL arenas will still reverberate with Kohli´s roar. For now, the world follows and greets an icon who changed Indian cricket debut per Test.