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"Will Miss You Virat Kohli": Twitter Bids Emotional Farewell To India Star From Tests

Soumyajit Dutta

Virat Kohli [Source: @@AdityaH20611045/X]Virat Kohli [Source: @@AdityaH20611045/X]

On May 12, 2025, at 11:43 AM IST, Virat Kohli penned a heartfelt Instagram post, marking the end of his 14-year Test cricket journey. The news of his retirement is sad and heart-breaking for millions of his fans who whole-heartedly wanted him to stay in the game.

On his official Instagram handle, Virat Kohli penned down an emotional note summing up his journey. “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,” he wrote, his words echoing the weight of a career that transcended numbers. 

Kohli Pour Down His Soul In Emotional Farewell Note

Kohli’s tribute to the format brimmed with reverence for its relentless demands, the silent struggles, the unforgiving days, and the invisible scars that define a Test cricketer’s soul.

“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,” he added, extending gratitude to teammates, fans, and the game itself. 

The decision, though anticipated after weeks of speculation following Rohit Sharma’s retirement, struck a chord. Despite fervent appeals from the BCCI and cricketing legends to reconsider—especially with India’s marquee Test series against England approaching—Kohli chose closure over curtain calls, exiting on his own terms.

Fans Bid Farewell To Kohli

Kohli’s legacy, etched in sweat, dominance, and an undying love for the whites, will linger as a blueprint for greatness. Fans turned emotional as they bid goodbye to the cricketer in the rawest form of cricket. As tributes pour in, the sport bids adieu to a warrior who played not just with skill, but with every fibre of his heart. 

Let's take a look at how netizens reacted to Kohli's retirement.

"Thank You, Virat Kohli. Undoubtedly the most successful Test Captain India had. Will miss your aggression on field in whites." - @talksports45

"Pure passion. Pure class. A true legend of the game. End of an era. Thank you, Virat Kohli" - @iNikhilsaini

"Virat Kohli retires from test cricket. The greatest test captain of india in all sense. Under Kohli india won historic overseas test series in australia for first time. Drew series in england. Played first WTC final. Thank you Virat for all memories. " - @BsamaU7

"THANK YOU, VIRAT KOHLI FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES IN TEST CRICKET. ❤️🙇 🫡Thank you for making me fall in love with test Cricket, with your AGGRESSIVE and FEARLESS Leadership. And Fast Bowling under VIRAT KOHLI was a treat to watch 🤌 🐐" - @AdityaH20611045

"Sad about virat kohli retirement, would have hit atleast 40 test hundreds.. but last 5 years it was difficult and he may have thought it wouldn't get better in England.. " - @moterwala11

"Virat Kohli retires from test cricket. With that, Indians will never get to witness fifth stump edges ever again! All jokes aside, he was the most important player during ICT best moments of the last decade. It will be tough to replace his presence in the team" - @Achaleshravi07

"Will miss you, VIRAT ❤️ The one who made us believe "jab tak Kohli hai, match hamara hai." Thank you for everything. Your presence on the field will forever be unmatched." - @ananya25_01

Virat Kohli's Glorious Test Career

Kohli's Test career stands as a testament to relentless excellence. 123 matches, 9,230 runs, 30 centuries, and a record seven double-hundreds. As captain, he redefined ambition, steering India to 40 wins in 68 Tests, including the historic 2018-19 Australia triumph. Beyond stats, Kohli’s fiery passion and unyielding resolve became the heartbeat of a generation.