‘I’ve given it everything I had,’ Virat Kohli bids goodbye to Test Cricket with heartfelt message | Read full note here

Cricketer Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket after 14 years, expressing gratitude for all the lessons and memories. He highlighted his personal connection to the game, how the journey has shaped him, and the importance of the experiences shared during these years.

Virat shared a picture in his Test Cricket Jersey and wrote, “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. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.”

He further wrote, “As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. 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 — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile.#269, signing off. 🇮🇳❤️”

Virat Kohli's retirement

Kohli's announcement comes days after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The former India captain decided to bid goodbye to his illustrious Test Cricket career after 14 years. However, Kohli will represent India in the ODI format ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

BCCI expresses gratitude

Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a series of posts titled, “𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿!” on X, shared highlights from former Indian Cricket Captain's career.

In another post, BCCI expressed gratitude to Kohli's contributions to Indian Test Cricket.

The post read, “𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗼𝗵𝗹𝗶! An era ends in Test cricket but the legacy will continue FOREVER!@imVkohli, the former Team India Captain retires from Test cricket. His contributions to #TeamIndia will forever be cherished!”