Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has confirmed media reports stating that Virat Kohli spoke to him before announcing his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, May 12. Shastri said he asked Kohli a couple of questions, which gave him the impression that the former captain was very clear in his mind that the time…
File Pic: Virat Kohli and Shashi Tharoor (Pic credit: Tharoor’s post) NEW DELHI: As tributes poured in for Virat Kohli following his shock retirement from Test cricket on May 12, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s heartfelt message stood out — calling the former Indian captain “immortal in whites” and lamenting the absence of a farewell match…
Instagram has become the primary platform for cricket-related announcements, with retirement posts garnering significant engagement from fans worldwide. As of May 14, 2025, the top three most-liked cricket retirement posts on Instagram showcase the emotional farewells of Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Ravindra Jadeja.Virat Kohli’s Test retirement announcement leads the list with…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Rohit Sharma at the Varsha bungalow, the official residence of the Chief Minister in Mumbai, to personally congratulate him on his retirement from Test cricket. Fadnavis lauded Sharma for his illustrious career that lasted 14 years from 2011 to 2025. The meeting underscored the state’s appreciation for Sharma’s dedication…
NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Shami has strongly refuted reports suggesting he is set to retire from Test cricket. The 34-year-old fast bowler took to Instagram to lash out at an online portal that claimed he would follow Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in stepping away from the longest format.The article in question, titled “Mohammed…
Preity Zinta and Virat Kohli Bollywood actor and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta has shared an emotional response to Virat Kohli’s sudden retirement from Test cricket. Replying to a fan who asked her thoughts on Kohli stepping away from the longest format, Zinta expressed deep admiration for the former India captain, calling him a transformative…
Anushka Sharma (L) and Virat Kohli (R) at Vrindavan. (Image: X) Former India cricket captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma visited their spiritual guide Premanand Maharaj at Vrindavan Dham on Tuesday, a day after announcing his retirement from Test cricket after a remarkable 14-year career that saw him score 9,230 runs.The couple, who…
A day after announcing his shock retirement from Test cricket, Virat Kohli was seen visiting Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh along with wife Anushka Sharma on May 13. The couple visited the Vrindavan Dham to seek blessings from their spiritual guru, Premanand Maharaj, whom they have closely followed over the years. Kohli’s visit to the holy…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s unexpected decision to retire from Test cricket has left the cricketing world stunned, and his former Delhi and Ranji coach Sarandeep Singh is no exception. In a surprising revelation, the ex-India spinner claimed that Kohli had shown no signs of stepping away from the red-ball format and was actively preparing for…
Virat Kohli’s sudden Test retirement has sparked a frenzy of reactions online, with fans sharing tributes and speculations about his ODI future. Having already retired from T20s, it’s widely assumed the 2027 Cricket World Cup could be his last appearance. His coach, Rajkumar Sharma, lauded Kohli’s Test career and hopes for ODI success. NEW DELHI:…