Virat Kohli's decision to step away from Test cricket took fans around the world by surprise, marking the close of a remarkable and celebrated era in Indian cricket history. Like many fans, TV actor Nakuul Mehta also shared his reaction on social media.
The Ishqbaaz actor shared a heartfelt message reflecting on Virat Kohli’s Test career, paying tribute to his remarkable journey and legendary innings.
Nakuul said, "There are some farewells that don’t feel like an ending but a punch to the gut. Virat Kohli,” Nakuul said, his voice breaking slightly as he recalled the memories Kohli created for Indian fans. For Mehta, the connection is deeply personal, his four-year-old son already believes Kohli is the greatest of his generation, simply because his “dada” feels it in his bones.
The actor recalled some of Virat’s most iconic Test performances, from his fighting 141 in Adelaide in 2014 during a challenging chase, to the memorable 149 at Edgbaston in 2018, which marked his maiden century on English soil.
“What he gave us cannot be measured in numbers,” Mehta said. “He made us into an all-conditions Test team. He built the greatest pace attack this country has ever seen. He made Test cricket sexy again," he shared.
While concluding the video, he said, "I’m not going to say thank you, because I’m not ready yet.”
Anushka Sharma, renowned actress and Virat Kohli’s wife, also shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing her emotions. She wrote, “They’ll talk about the records and the milestones, but I’ll remember the tears you never showed,” she wrote. “Somehow, I always imagined you’d retire from international cricket in whites, but you’ve always followed your heart.”
Just days after Rohit Sharma announced his departure from Test cricket, Virat Kohli’s retirement has added to the sense of transition, placing Indian cricket at a pivotal moment of change.
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