12 May 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): Cricketing legend Virat Kohli, one of the most celebrated names in the world of cricket, announced his retirement from Test cricket. Virat took to Instagram to share the news with the world and Bollywood stars such as Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal and Suniel Shetty expressed their heartfelt reactions.
Virat Kohli announces retirement
On Monday, the cricketing legend posted a long emotional note on Instagram, which read, “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… 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… #269, signing off. 🇮🇳❤️”
Ranveer, Vicky, Suniel pay their tributes
Actor Ranveer Singh commented on Virat’s post and said, “One in a Billion! 👑 Go well, King! ♥️🧿🙌🏽”. Vicky Kaushal shared Virat’s post to his Instagram stories and wrote, “You did it your way and that way will try be missed. Congratulations on an incredibly inspiring test career and thank you for the memories Champ! @viratkohli (crown emoji, white heart emoji, hands clapping emoji).”
Summary: Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Suniel Shetty and other Bollywood celebrities paid heartfelt tributes to Virat Kohli after he announced retirement from Test cricket.