Celebrities pay tributes to Virat Kohli on Test retirement

Several celebrities hailed King Kohli and paid tributes as he retires from Test cricket.

Virat Kohli, ending speculations, officially announced his retirement from Test cricket on social media on Monday, breaking the hearts of millions of fans all over the world. King Kohli, through his heartfelt post, reflected on his fulfilling 14-year career in Test cricket. Several Bollywood stars expressed their heartfelt reactions to the news.

Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket.

On Monday, the star cricketer broke hearts posting 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 walking away with a heart full of gratitude… #269, signing off.  🇮🇳❤️”

Celebrities react to Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket.

Ranveer Singh commented on Virat Kohli’s post, “One in a Billion! 👑 Go well, King! ♥️🧿🙌🏽” Vicky Kaushal shared Kohli’s post to his Instagram Stories and wrote, “You did it your way and that way will try be missed. Congratulations on an incredibly inspiring test career and thank you for the memories Champ! @viratkohli (crown emoji, white heart emoji, hands clapping emoji).” Suniel Shetty posted a heartfelt note on X 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. The roar. The grit. The obsession. The Heart. Take a bow, champ. The red-ball rests, but your legacy races on.”

Virat Kohli debuted in Test cricket in 2011 and played 113 Test matches for the country. He scored 9,230 runs at an average of 48.67, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties. As a Test captain, he led India in 68 matches, winning 40, the most by any Indian captain to date.