“I can’t believe …”: Former Aries Ravi Shastri was stunned by the test retirement of Virat Kohli

One of the biggest doughs to wear test whites for India Virat Kohli, many shocked by the decision to resign from the longest format, former Indian versatile Yuvraj Singh, 36 -year -old tests, greeted the ‘warrior’ spirit in the tests and said he was proud of what Talismanic Batolat achieved. “The test jack took out the fighter inside you and gave everything! As the elders did, you played with hunger in your heart, your belly and you played with pride in every step. She is proud of what you have done in whites. King Kohli!

The test jack took out the fighter inside you and you gave him everything! As Greats did, you were proud of your heart, hunger, fever on your belly and every step. I am proud of what you do in whites. Go well king Kohli! @imvkohli pic.twitter.com/ydjba9w1i8

– Yuvraj Singh (@Yuvstrong12) May 12, 2025

Jasprit Bumrah, who made India’s speed under the captain of Kohli in Cape Town in 2018. 31 -year -old Hızlı Bowler remembered the journey that saw that they had reached new summits.

“Your passion and energy will be missed from your captain to reach new summits for our country, but your inheritance remains unique.”

Kohli’s captain’s term of office saw that India has made 40 wins in 68 games. He was behind Steve Waugh (41), Ricky Ponting (48) and Graeme Smith (53) to win more as a test captain.

Under the leadership of Kohli, India won the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the 2018–19 series. At that time, Ravi Shastri, the head coach of the party, called the top dough ‘modern giant’.

Orum I can’t believe it is over. You are a modern giant and you were a great ambassador in every way you play and caught the test match jack. Especially for everyone and for the permanent memories I gave me.

I can’t believe it is over. You are a modern giant and you are a great ambassador of the test match jack in every way you play and grab. Thank you to everyone and especially for the permanent memories you gave me. Something I will value for life. To go… pic.twitter.com/1te6lfgdmx

– Ravi Shastri (@ravishastriofc) May 12, 2025

Rishabh Pant, an architect for India’s historical BGT 2020-21 victory, wished Kohli the best for the future.

“Intensity, passion, fight – you have given it every time, every time you! For the best ones, @imvkohli Bhai,” X sent pants to X.

Intensity, passion, fight – you gave it all of you every time! Best for the future @imvkohli Bhai.

#RP17 pic.twitter.com/jekh5myogs

– Rishabh Pant (@Rishabhpant17) May 12, 2025

One of India’s most successful opening dough, Vidender Sehwag said Kohli knew that the moment he saw him.

“Congratulations to an incredible test career. From the moment I saw you, I knew you were special. The intensity and test you brought was a pleasure to watch the transparent passion you played. You were a great ambassador of the test jack and you wish you the best time in a day cricket.”

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