An open letter to Virat Kohli on his test retirement

Dear Shot kohli,

When he announces his retirement from the test cricket, the cricketing world is united in admiration and thanks for the incredible trip you have had for the last 14 years. Your decision to move away from the longest format marks the end of an age that has been defined by your relentless passion, the unmatched intensity and the extraordinary skill.

From the moment you put the Baggy blue in 2011, you set off on a journey that tried and shaped you, teaching lessons that transcend the ropes of the limit. Your 123 test games, 9,230 runs to an average near 47 and 30 centuries They are a testament to your greatness and coherence at the highest level. You contributed a new energy and with respect to the test cricket, making it fresh again and inspiring a generation to appreciate the purity and challenge of whites.

Under your leadership, India increased the point of view of the test cricket, gaining historical victories abroad and establishing new standards in a physical way and determination. Your 68 games as captain with 40 wins reflect your strategic vision and the ability to inspire your team in greatness. Yours will be remembered not only for the runs and records, but also because of the spirit and dignity with which you played the game.

Your farewell may have been marked by challenges, but your heart and commitment never got rid of. As you said, the quiet crushing, the long days and the non -seen moments have left an indelible mark on you and all who witnessed your career. The gratitude you express for the game, your teammates and the fans resonate deeply with everyone who has followed your trip.

As you sign with the number 269, leave behind a legacy that will inspire cricketers and fans for generations. Your impact goes beyond statistics; You have been a king not only in the countryside, but in the heart of millions.

Thanks, turned, for memories, inspiration and passion. The game will miss your presence on the test cricket, but your spirit will remain a light by guiding.

With more respect and admiration,

The times of cricket

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