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Indian star batter and former captain Virat Kohli has officially bid farewell to Test cricket. The news sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, with millions of fans, teammates, and sporting legends paying heartfelt tributes to the iconic cricketer. Among them were some of the most renowned cricket anchors, many of whom have followed Kohli’s journey closely over the years. Taking to social media, they shared emotional messages in honor of one of the game’s greatest ever.
Virat Kohli in Test – A journey of hunger and discipline
Kohli didn’t just play Test cricket, he transformed it for India. With unmatched passion and intensity, he built a team that refused to back down, no matter the conditions or the opposition. Under his leadership, India became a fearless, aggressive unit that believed in winning overseas and dominating at home. He demanded fitness, discipline, and a hunger to compete and the team followed. Kohli turned the Indian Test side into a reflection of himself: bold, relentless, and unapologetically fierce. His legacy isn’t just in the records, but in the mindset he instilled across a generation.
Here are the list of anchors who paid tribute to Kohli on his Test retirement:
1. Sameena Anwar
“I’m sure this wasn’t an easy decision for him and it isn’t going to be an easy goodbye for the fans. will miss this legend in whites but will continue to celebrate him in blue!” she wrote on Instagram story.
2. Bhavna Balakrishna
Bhavna Balakrishna wrote “Farewell in whites, you legend! You have been our crown jewel and test cricket will miss you terribly”
3. Sahiba Bali
She also took Instagram to wrote “Ab toh England series ko backyard cricket maan ke khel lo (treat the England series like backyard cricket and play).
4. Jatin Sapru
Famous anchor Jatin Sapru posted a video on Instagram with a caption “Forever the 👑.Thank you #Virat. Test Cricket will forever miss you !”
5. Mayanti Langer
A well-known cricket anchor Mayanti Langer shares her recent podcast with Kohli on Instagram story and wrote “As the KING calls his time on Test Cricket. An insight into how he strives for the BALANCE”
