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The legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli left everyone stunned and shocked by announcing his sudden retirement from Test cricket. The former skipper decided to hang up his boots in the longest format of the game on Monday. Kohli announced his retirement with a special Instagram post. Meanwhile, the entire cricketing world poured out tributes and wishes for Kohli after his retirement.
Apart from the cricketing world, what caught the eyeballs was a special Instagram story posted by the tennis legend Novak Djokovic. The Olympic gold medalist shared Virat’s retirement post on his Instagram story, writing ‘incredible innings.’
Here’s a look at Novak Djokovic’s Instagram story for Virat Kohli
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“It’s not easy, but it feels right” – Virat Kohli
Coming back to Virat Kohli, everyone was expecting his presence in the Indian team for the upcoming high-octane five-match Test series against England in June. The retirement rumours and speculations were already there in the media reports, and all of a sudden, the man himself put an end to all speculations, calling it a day.
“It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life. There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever,” wrote Virat Kohli in his retirement post.
“As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile. #269, signing off,” he added later.