Virat Kohli Retirement Highlights: Gautam Gambhir reacts, entire cricketing world in disbelief

Virat Kohli Retirement Live Updates: Yashasvi Jaiswal pens an emotional post for Virat Kohli, calling him a source of inspiration. He also goes on to say that he dreamt of playing for India after watching Kohli and Rohit play together. 

He says that Virat's impact on Test cricket is immeasurable.

“Pajji , I grew up watching you and Rohit bhai play, and from the moment seeing both of you in that Indian jersey I dreamed of one day doing the same. Both of you have been a source of inspiration not just for me, but for an entire generation who fell in love with cricket because of the passion and intensity you brought to the game,” he wrote on Instagram. 

“The impact you’ve had on Test cricket, and on cricket in India as a whole, is immeasurable. To have had the chance to share the pitch with you — someone I looked up to for so many years — was more than just a privilege; it was a moment I’ll carry with me forever,” he added. 

Virat Kohli Retirement Live Updates: AB de Villiers, who is a close friend of Virat Kohli, took to social media to say Virat Kohli has always inspired him as he congratulated the Indian great on a marvellous career.

Taking to X, he wrote, “Congrats to my biscotti @imVkohli on an epic Test career! Your determination & skill have always inspired me. True legend!”

Virat Kohli Retirement Live Updates: Virat Kohli's retirement from Tests is generating mixed response as several former cricketers feel that the maverick batter still had a lot to offer in the longest format.

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer says Kohli could have played on for three more years. Taking to X, he wrote, “I feel he at least had 3 more years in him, but his decision should be respected. Test cricket was never boring with Virat in. His presence alone brought millions of eyeballs. Once-in-a-generation player. You will be missed. Congratulations on a successful career.”

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: Virat Kohli bids adieu to the longest format, having scored 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries. His last ton came in Perth as he went past the three-figure mark against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener against Australia. 

Kohli also finishes as the fourth-highest run-scorer for India in Tests, only behind Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sunil Gavaskar. 

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen just can't believe the news of Kohli's retirement. Pietersen, who is currently the mentor of Delhi Capitals, posted several shocked emojis on social media, expressing his displeasure with Virat deciding to step away from Tests. 

Taking to X, he wrote, “Virat (shock emojis).”

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar, who has often been vocal about Kohli's shortcomings against the moving ball in Tests, also paid glowing tribute to Kohli, calling him the biggest brand of modern-day cricket.

Taking to X, he wrote, "Biggest brand of the modern cricket era who gave it all for cricket’s oldest format. Test cricket owes that debt to Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: Virat Kohli who played 123 Tests for India, made his Test debut for India in 2011 against the West Indies. 

He announced his arrival in the longest format in the 2011-12 Border-Gavaskar Trophy where he scored a century against Australia in Adelaide. 

Adelaide then became Kohli's favourite hunting ground. In the 2014-15 tour, Kohli scored centuries in both the innings of the Adelaide Test and he almost pulled off the impossible for India. 

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: Virat Kohli played his last Test earlier this year as he represented India in the Sydney Test against Australia.

His last eventual day in Test cricket saw him leading India in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Now, if you look back, it was fitting that on his last day in the longest format, Virat was the captain and leader. 

Some things are just meant to be. 

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: Kohli, who is the most successful Test captain for India, continues to receive glowing tributes from all corners.

KKR batter Rinku Singh shared a picture of Virat Kohli on Instagram Stories, and said, “Congratulations on an incredible Test career Virat bhaiya. End of an era.”
 

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: Virat Kohli has been a pioneer in shaping Test cricket and it is due to his efforts that the longest format found new audience in India after 2015. Hence, it is no surprise that former India spinner Pragyan Ojha feels that Test cricket will not be the same without him.

Taking to X, he wrote, “Congratulations, veere! Wishing you and the family endless blessings. You’ve been nothing short of outstanding—red-ball cricket will surely feel your absence.”

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: The official handle of BCCI gives a special tribute to Kohli, thanking him for all his contributions to the longest format.

Taking to X, the handle writes, "𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗼𝗵𝗹𝗶! An era ends in Test cricket but the legacy will continue FOREVER! @imVkohli, the former Team India Captain retires from Test cricket. His contributions to #TeamIndia will forever be cherished.

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh is not that pleased with Virat Kohli deciding to retire from Tests. He made his displeasure known on social media as he questioned the decision of India's talisman.

Taking to X, he wrote, “Why Retired ? @imVkohli.” 

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: Not just David Warner, even Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan took to the comments section to congratulate Kohli.

Kohli and Rashid Khan share a great camaradrie between themselves and the duo have often been spotted chatting with each other during the IPL games.

In the commens section, he wrote, “Congratulations bhai.”

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: Taking to the comments section, former Australia opening batter David Warner congratulated Kohli on a marvellous career.

In the comments section, he wrote, “Congrats great man.”

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: It's a shame that Virat Kohli, a talisman of Indian cricket, did not get to the 10,000-run mark in Tests.  He finishes his career with 9230 runs in 123 Tests with an average of 46.85. He also registered seven double centuries for India with his highest score being 254 not out against South Africa. 

Virat Kohli retires, LIVE UPDATES: Kohli shocks the world as he makes his announcement to bid adieu to the longest format of the game.

Taking to Instagram, he writes, “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. 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,” he added. 

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