Just a day after announcing his retirement from Test cricket, Virat Kohli made a peaceful and spiritual start to his post-Test journey. Accompanied by wife and actor Anushka Sharma, Kohli visited Vrindavan on Tuesday to seek blessings from renowned spiritual leader Swami Premanand Maharaj at Vrindavan Dham.
The couple, known followers of Premanand Maharaj, have visited Vrindavan multiple times in the past. Their visit comes at a turning point in Kohli’s cricketing career — marking the end of an era in Indian Test cricket.
Kohli’s Glorious Test Career Ends
Virat Kohli’s retirement closes the chapter on a remarkable 14-year-long Test career. He played 123 matches in whites, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85. His career includes:
- 30 centuries
- 31 fifties
- Highest Score: 254*
- India’s 4th highest run-scorer in Tests, behind Tendulkar, Dravid, and Gavaskar.
Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies. Although his early days were modest, he quickly rose to prominence with a maiden century in Australia in 2012.
Kohli’s Golden Years and Later Struggles
Between 2016 and 2019, Kohli was at his peak, scoring 4,208 runs in 43 Tests at an incredible average of 66.79 — including 16 centuries and 7 double hundreds, the most by a Test captain.
However, from 2020 onwards, his form dipped, with only 2,028 runs in 39 Tests at an average of 30.72. Despite this, a strong 2023 brought hope, with 671 runs in 8 Tests at 55.91, including two centuries.
A Calm Start to a New Chapte
The visit to Vrindavan signals a calm, reflective start for Kohli as he steps away from red-ball cricket. Known for his passion on the field and devotion off it, Kohli’s spiritual trip suggests a desire to stay grounded while preparing for the next phase — potentially focusing on ODIs, family, and personal growth.
Fans and the cricketing world now watch with admiration as one of India’s greatest Test batters turns the page on a legendary chapter.
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