Team India batter Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were spotted at Delhi airport, hours after the latter announced his Test retirement, causing a stir amongst the cricketing fraternity. In a video surfaced on social media, the couple were seen getting out of the Delhi airport and followed it by getting into their car.
On May 10, Saturday, reports had emerged that the 36-year-old had communicated to the BCCI about wanting to retire from Test cricket. On Monday, the veteran put out a lengthy Instagram post, claiming how it was not easy to walk off from the format. However, Kohli said the timing feels right and is proud of everything he gave for.
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With 9230 runs in 123 Tests, the former Indian captain retires as the fourth-highest run-getter for the country in the format. He is also the most successful captain that India have had in Tests, winning 40 out of 68 matches, including a series victory in Australia. Under the veteran, India have not lost a series at home.
"I know how much all this took from you" - Anushka Sharma on Virat Kohli's Test retirement
Taking to Instagram, Anushka wrote that it has been an absolute privilege watching him play the longest format of the game and believes Kohli earned the right to walk on his terms.
"Theyโll talk about the records and the milestones โ but Iโll 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 โ and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege. Somehow, I always imagined youโd retire international cricket in whites โ But youโve always followed your heart, and so I just want to say my love, youโve earned every bit of this goodbye."
