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Cricketers reaction on Virat Kohli Test Retirement: Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket at the age of 36 years. He demolished a lot of records in his 14 -year historic Test career. In red ball cricket, Kohli also played 30 century innings scoring 9,230 runs in 123 matches. Virat’s retirement is very shocking as the Indian cricket team’s tour of England (India Tour of England 2025) is going to start after just a month. Know here what reaction has been given by Kapil Dev to Gautam Gambhir and other cricketers on Virat’s retirement?
First of all, let us know what Virat Kohli said while announcing Test retirement. Virat wrote that Test cricket has taught him many principles of life, which he will remember throughout his life. Virat said that it is not easy to decide the retirement, but according to him, this is the right time to move away from Test cricket. Virat thanked all those people who have supported him in this historic journey.
Who said what on Virat Kohli’s retirement?
The most shocking reaction was Harbhajan Singh, who did not thank Virat but asked why he retired? Harbhajan’s question only shows that he wanted to see Virat playing more years now. On the other hand, Irfan Pathan said that Virat has not only won Team India, but he has changed the mindset of his fellow players. He set new standards of fitness, aggression in Indian cricket.
The current head coach of Team India Gautam Gambhir wrote on social media, “A person who has a lion -like passion. Virat will miss you very much.” Virat’s good friend AB de Villiers also sent him best wishes for the future. Suresh Raina said that it is sad to see Virat going away from Test cricket, but his legacy will always remain.
A Man with Lion’s Passion!
Will miss u cheeks…. pic.twitter.com/ungw7y8ak6– Gautam Gambhir (@Gautamgambhir) May 12, 2025
Why Retired? @imvkohli
– harbhajan turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 12, 2025
Congratulations on a phenomenal test career, Virat Kohli.
As captain, you didn’t just win matches – ou changed mindsets.
You made fitness, aggression, and pride in whites the new standard.
A True Torchbearer of Modern Indian Test Cricket.#Thankyouvirat pic.twitter.com/rvfaulcmsq– Irfan Pathan (@IRFANPATHAN) May 12, 2025
Congrats to my biscotti @imvkohli on an EPIC Test Career! Your Determination & Skill Have Always Inspired Me. True Legend! #Viratkohli pic.twitter.com/2dnnlrzsri
– AB de Villiers (@Abodevilliers17) May 12, 2025
Your Passion & Leadership in Test Cricket Have Inspired Millions, Brother! Love and Respect Bro @imvkohli
Sad to see you step away, but your legacy will live on. #Legend #thankyouvirat pic.twitter.com/6ce9z0wnpj
– Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@imraina) May 12, 2025
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