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Anushka Sharma shares cryptic story after Virat Kohli's retirement from Test

Virat Kohli announced his Test cricket retirement on Monday through an emotionally long Instagram post with his Test cap. For almost 14 years, Virat was a consistent part of India's Test setup. Fans were in disbelief after reading the Instagram post; the retirement was sudden.

Pritam Santra
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Anushka Sharma on Virat Kohli
Anushka Sharma on Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli officially retired from Test cricket on Monday, sharing an emotional Instagram post featuring his iconic Test cap. Having been a cornerstone of India's red-ball setup for nearly 14 years, the news came as a shock to fans across the world. The announcement was unexpected, with many followers expressing disbelief upon seeing the heartfelt message on social media.

Speculation around Kohli’s retirement began circulating after a media report hinted at the possibility ahead of the upcoming Test series between India and England. While some fans dismissed it as a rumor, it quickly turned into reality. Kohli's exit closely followed Rohit Sharma’s decision to step away from the Test arena, marking the end of an era in Indian cricket.

Two days after Kohli's retirement, his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, shared a message on social media. In the post, Anushka said, "That's why only those with a story succeed in Test cricket. A story so long and deep that it doesn't care for the pitch conditions—grass, dry, home, or away."

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Anushka Sharma again under the spotlight with her Instagram post 

It was not the first time she took to the social media platform to express her feelings after her husband's retirement. The day when the star batter announced his retirement from the format, she posted a message on her Instagram account, which has attracted over a crore reactions. 

Sharma shared, "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. Somehow, I always imagined you’d retire from 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."

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Out and out cricket lover. Following Indian cricket since the late 90s. Like to analyse games with facts and numbers. Still can remember the Natwest series. Some stickers of cricket legends still on the wall. Working as a sports content creator for more than 4 years.

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