Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) New Delhi: The Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional message for Viral Kohl after his notification of his retirement from the test cricket on Monday. Tendulkar took the social media to express his admiration for Kohli, who after playing 123 test matches closed his famous 14 -year -old career of the red ball. Kohli, who made his debut in 2011 against West India, appeared as Indian standout dough after Tendulkar’s retirement in 2013.“When they retired from the tests, I reminded myself of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last test.“Your real heritage, virat, is inspired by countless young crickets to pick up sport,” he said.
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“You had an incredible test career! You gave an Indian cricket much more than just running – you gave her a new generation of passionate fans and players. Congratulations on a very special test career,” he said.Kohli’s retirement comes only a few days after Rohit Sharma withdrew from the test cricket and removed two senior doughs from a selection dispute before the upcoming Indian tour of England.Kohli accumulated 9 230 runs in tests, of which 30 centuries and 31 half -lives, on average 46.85. As a captain, he led India in 68 test matches and remains the most successful captain of the country with 40 victories.
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“When I withdraw from this format, it’s not easy – but it’s good,” Kohl said on Instagram. “It’s been 14 years since I first wore Baggy Blue in a test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the way this format would take me. He tested me, shaped me and taught me lessons that I would wear throughout my life.”“I leave with a heart full of gratitude – for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every person who made me feel on the way,” he wrote. “I will always look back at my test career with a smile. #269, logging out.”Kohli ends his test career as the fourth highest Indian running shooter, behind Tendulkar (15 921), Rahul Dravid (13 265) and Sunil Gavascar (10 122). It also holds a record after the most two centuries by an Indian in tests – seven – one more than the legendary tendulkar.
