In a moment that left Indian cricket fans stunned, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025. Soon after the news broke, his wife and renowned Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma took to social media to share a cryptic yet deeply emotional message that beautifully captured the spirit of Kohli’s red-ball journey.
Anushka, who has often stood by Kohli through the highs and lows of his career, posted on X (formerly Twitter), writing: ‘Let it never end. That’s why only those with a story to tell succeed in Test cricket. A story so long and deep that it doesn’t care for the pitch conditions – whether grass, dry, home, or away.”
Her words, poetic and poignant, reflected the emotions of countless fans who witnessed Kohli’s rise as one of the greatest Test cricketers of the modern era. The post wasn’t just a tribute from a life partner, but from someone who has seen up close the discipline, grit, and mental toughness required to survive and thrive in the game’s most demanding format.
Virat Kohli’s Test career has been nothing short of legendary. Over the span of 123 matches, he scored 9,230 runs at an impressive average of 46. He registered 30 centuries, 31 half-centuries, and 7 double centuries — milestones that speak volumes about his dominance and consistency in red-ball cricket.
From his debut in 2011 to leading India to memorable overseas wins in Australia, England, and South Africa, Kohli redefined Indian Test cricket with his aggressive captaincy and fearless batting. Under his leadership, India became the No.1 ranked Test team and reached the final of the World Test Championship in 2021 and 2023.