Former India Head coach Ravi Shastri reacted to Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket. The 36-year-old called off his red–ball career via Instagram post on the morning of May 12. After that, several big names from the cricketing fraternity have been reacting to Kohli’s retirement and hailing him for his wonderful Test career. Recently, Ravi Shastri also shared a message for Kohli on social media.
Ravi Shastri was India’s Head coach from 2017 to 2021 with Virat Kohli as captain. The captain coach duo was known for their aggressive approach, especially in Test cricket and played crucial roles in India’s historic Test series win in Australia in 2018-19. “Can’t believe you are done. You are a modern-day GIANT and were a fantastic ambassador for Test match cricket in every way you played and captained. Thank you for the lasting memories you’ve given to everyone, and to me in particular. It’s something I will cherish for life. Go well, champ. God bless,” Shastri wrote on his X post.
I thought this guy was a serious competitor: David Warner’s special post for Virat Kohli on Test retirement
Former Australian cricketer David Warner also shared a special post for Virat Kohli after star Indian batter’s retirement from Test cricket. Warner, who retired from international cricket inn 2024 hailed Kohli for his illustrious Test career and mentioned him as one of his greatest competitor.
“Absolute legend of our game. I’ll never forget our first game against each other when we were young. I thought this guy was a serious competitor and going to be great, someone everyone would admire. You had to fill the shoes of some great players to ever play for India and carry the nation. Wow, did you not disappoint? Thank you for being you, which got the best out of all of us who competed against you. Enjoy the time now away from the whites. Enjoy the extra family time. Thanks Virat Kohli,” Warner wrote on his Insta post.
