Delhi: When ‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar retired from Test cricket, there was only one question in the minds of crores of fans. Now who will carry forward Indian cricket? Who will bring passion and class in Test cricket? Then a name came out, Virat Kohli. He not only batted brilliantly, but also gave Test cricket a new passion and identity.
Virat’s farewell and emotional moment
Now that Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket, Sachin Tendulkar gave him a special message. He shared an old memory, when Virat offered to give him a thread worn in memory of his late father during Sachin’s last Test. Sachin did not take this, but this sentiment is still in the heart.
Sachin’s message
Sachin wrote on social media, “I could not accept that emotional gift, but that love and feeling touched my heart. Today I cannot give you any thread on your Test retirement, but my prayers and respect will always be with you.”
As you retire from tests, I’m reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has styed with me ever since. While i… pic.twitter.com/javzvxg0mq
– Sachin Tendulkar (@Sachin_RT) May 12, 2025
Virat’s contribution
As soon as Sachin, Virat Kohli has also become an inspiration for crores of young cricketers. He not only scored runs, but woke up Test cricket in the hearts of the new generation. His game again connected the audience to Test matches.
Virat’s data filled
After Sachin, Virat scored 7,995 runs in 103 matches in Test cricket, including 26 centuries and 24 half -centuries. In the last figures, he scored a total of 9,230 runs. However, the dream of completing 10,000 Test runs remained incomplete. On his last tour of Australia, he scored 190 runs in eight innings, scoring a century in Perth.
End of an era
Virat Kohli’s test career was very special. The mail that he showed on the field will be remembered for a long time. Now Indian cricket will have to find a new Kohli, which can carry forward this legacy of Test cricket.
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