Viral video: Virat Kohli speaks for the first time since retiring from Test cricket

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NEW DELHI: A day after announcing his retirement from Test cricket, Virat Kohli was seen visiting Vrindavan Dham alongside his wife, actress Anushka Sharma , on Tuesday.The couple, known for their spiritual inclination, sought blessings from their long-time spiritual guide, Swami Premanand Maharaj.The visit came as a moment of calm reflection following Kohli’s emotional decision to step away from the longest format of the game.In a viral video circulating on social media, Kohli is asked by the spiritual guru, “Are you happy?” To this, he simply replies, “Ji Guru ji,” with a gentle smile, suggesting a sense of peace and acceptance with his decision.The clip offers fans a rare, personal glimpse into Kohli’s state of mind as he begins life after Test cricket.Watch:Kohli’s retirement has sent ripples through the cricketing world.With 9,230 runs in 123 Tests, including 30 centuries, his contribution to Indian red-ball cricket is monumental.ALSO READ: Virat Kohli's Ranji coach drops bombshell on Test retirement: 'He was preparing for England tour' His final series—the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia—was a mixed one, with a century in Perth followed by a string of low scores. Yet, the impact he had on Indian Test cricket as a batter and leader remains undisputed.Though he struggled in recent overseas tours, Kohli’s legacy is not defined by statistics alone. His intensity, professionalism, and fitness revolutionised India’s approach to Test cricket. Under his captaincy, India scaled new heights, including a historic series win in Australia and a dominant run at home.As Kohli transitions into the next phase of his career, likely focusing on ODIs and mentorship, his quiet acknowledgement at Vrindavan shows he is at peace with closing this chapter. His journey in whites may be over, but the influence he leaves behind will shape Indian cricket for years to come.

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