India’s Pacer Mohammad Sirj took India’s batsman Virat Kohli on social media to congratulate his ‘superhero’ after he was called the screen for his brilliant time in Test cricket. Kohli, who made his Test debut in 2011, announced his retirement from Red-Ball cricket on Monday through social media posts. He completed his Test career with 9230 runs in 123 matches at an impressive average of 30 centuries and 31 centuries at an impressive average of 46.85. Sirj made his Test debut during India’s historic victory in the 2020 border Gavaskar Trophy. Although the Kohli was the captain of the side in the series, he was forced to return to India for the birth of his first child, resulting in Sirj to find his first hat by Stand-in Captain Ajinkya Rahane during the second Test in Melbourne.
“For my superhero, you have been congratulated in Test cricket for this amazing career. Your heritage will be forever. You have inspired the generations of cricketers like me and will continue to do so with your achievements and how you have done yourself.
Siraj on Instagram said, “The dressing room will not be the same without you. Always thank you for supporting me and motivating me to do well. Best wishes to you.
India’s wicket-keeper Batter KL Rahul made his debut in the third Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground during India’s tour of India in 2014, which turned out to be Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s last game as India’s Test captain. Rahul, who was able to score only five runs in both innings, was a front line seat under Kohli’s most fruitful innings, as he scored a brilliant 169.
Kohli’s tenure as India’s most successful captain in the next game, who saw him winning 40 out of 40 matches during the fourth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground. Rahul said that he would ‘remember the hand around the shoulder’.
“What a journey this is. Watching that you give everything in the whites, it was a privilege. More than numbers, it is your passion, discipline and love for the game that will be with us. I am grateful for memories, guidance and friendship. I will miss the hands, slip butter, and long dinner chat around the shoulder.
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