In a surprising turn of events, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, just minutes after he was spotted at the Mumbai airport with wife Anushka Sharma.
The power couple was seen leaving the city early in the morning, captured on camera by paparazzi as they made their way into the terminal. Despite appearing in a hurry, Kohli and Anushka took a moment to greet photographers with smiles. A video shared by celebrity photographer Viral Bhayani showed Anushka handing her ID to Kohli and assisting with their luggage. The couple was dressed in comfortable travel attire — Kohli in a beige linen shirt and pants, and Anushka in an oversized striped shirt with baggy jeans.
Shortly after their public appearance, Kohli took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message with fans, officially announcing the end of his 14-year-long career in Test cricket.
–“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,” he wrote.
“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. I have given it everything I had, and it has given me back so much more than I could have hoped for. I will always look back at my Test career with a smile.”
Kohli’s retirement has sent ripples across the cricketing world, with fans and former teammates expressing admiration for his contributions to the game. Widely regarded as one of India’s greatest Test captains and batters, Kohli’s departure from red-ball cricket marks the end of an era.
Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma, who has taken a break from acting in recent years, continues to maintain a low profile. Her last release was the 2018 film Zero, and she is currently awaiting the release of “Chakda ‘Xpress,” a biopic based on cricketer Jhulan Goswami, which has been completed but not yet scheduled for release.
As one chapter closes in Kohli’s cricketing journey, fans around the world are left reminiscing about his iconic performances in whites — from his fiery debut to leading India to historic overseas Test wins.
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