Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visit Vrindavan after Test retirement

Only a few days after announcing his retirement from Test cricket, Virat Kohli was spotted in Vrindavan with his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. The couple participated in a spiritual visit to the ashram of well-known spiritual leader Sant Premanand Ji Maharaj, receiving blessings and spending time in prayer. Their trip to the Vrindavan ashram went viral, with fans praising the couple for taking solace in faith during their transition from such an important phase in Kohli's life.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma wore simple, traditional attire and were spotted in spiritual activities as the couple appeared to have a moment of inner peace and reflection, following Kohli's emotional retirement announcement. Sources close to the couple stated that this was not a media trip intended for photos but rather a spiritual journey for peace and gratitude, as Kohli faces a new chapter in his cricket career.

While this isn't the first time the couple has immersed themselves in spirituality, Kohli and Anushka are known to generally lead an earthbound lifestyle regardless of their celebrity status, and the couple have been spotted many times together and as a family visiting temples and spiritual gurus across India. Their trip to Vrindavan following such a momentous occasion reinforces their connection to India's spiritual past and the values that they prioritize in their lives. 

Seeking Peace Beyond the Game

Kohli's announcement of retiring from Tests brought a wave of emotion through the cricketing world. A man whose moniker is associated with passion and fierce competition leaving the longest format of the game marks the close of a golden chapter. That Kohli would visit a sage like Sant Premanand Ji Maharaj indicates that Kohli is finding clarity, grounding, and peace following a moment that may be spoken about for quite a while in cricket. 

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As members of the Indian cricket community begin to start accepting Kohli's retirement as reality, the trip serves to signal to the world, more than any record or trophy, that peace within is more valuable than peace outside. For Kohli and Anushka, they might both hope that faith is the sailor guiding their boat into the future.