As Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on a gloomy Monday morning, Indians are celebrating his glorious stint across all social media platforms. But his biggest cheerleader, his wife, Anushka Sharma shared an emotional post on Instagram, calling it a “privilege” to have watched him “evolve” in the format.
“They’ll talk about the records and the milestones — but I’ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler — and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege,” Anushka wrote.
“Somehow, I always imagined you’d retire international cricket in whites — But you’ve always followed your heart, and so I just want to say my love, you’ve earned every bit of this goodbye,” she concluded her post.
Anushka has been a steady support throughout Virat’s cricket career. Last year, Virat announced retirement from T20 cricket right after winning the T20 World Cup. With this announcement, Virat will only be playing ODI cricket now.