Virat Kohli’s wife, Anushka Sharma, has shared a deeply emotional message on social media following his test retirement on Monday.

Virat Kohli brought the curtains down on an illustrious 14-year-long red-ball career, having featured in 123 tests.

He has 9230 runs in the long format since his debut against the West Indies in 2011. Following Sachin Tendulkar‘s retirement in 2013, Virat Kohli emerged as an integral part of India’s squad in red-ball cricket.

“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,” said Anushka Sharma on Virat Kohli’s retirement.

“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 .”

Annoucing his retirement, Virat Kohli admitted that while the decision to bid goodbye to test cricket wasn’t easy one, it was necessary.

Speaking his thoughts, the emotions attached to playing for the country in red-ball cricket.

“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,” said Virat Kohli.

Thanking his well-wishers, he continued, “The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. 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. .”

India are set to travel to England to play five match test series with first test on June 20-24 at Headingley.