Virat Kohli, the best captain in Indian cricket history and one of the greatest batters in the history of the game, has officially retired from Test cricket, making today an extremely emotional day in the sport.
Every Indian fan was excitedly awaiting Virat Kohli comeback in the Test match against England, but he has followed Rohit Sharma in deciding to give up red-ball cricket and concentrate only on one-day internationals.
Following his unexpected decision to retire from red-ball cricket, every IPL team paid homage to the Virat Kohli, who has been the face of Indian cricket for the past 15 years.
Chennai Super Kings
A career that’s a testament to Test cricket’s spirit!
Thank You, Virat Kohli! 🇮🇳#WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/M3iUaKnbek— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 12, 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Thank You, Virat. #269 👑
Test Cricket will never be the same again! 🥺 pic.twitter.com/7eAYipnzp1
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 12, 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders
The 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 bids adieu! #269 💙♾️ pic.twitter.com/NmtMJvY7Gv
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 12, 2025
Mumbai Indians
Farewell, Cap #269 🫡🇮🇳#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai pic.twitter.com/AJpPr2BTB7
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 12, 2025
Rajasthan Royals
You made it feel like Absolute Cinema, every day out of five.
Thank you, Virat Kohli 🇮🇳👑 pic.twitter.com/5yhpDAWTtK
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 12, 2025
Punjab Kings
Cap ➡️ 269
Memories ➡️ InfiniteThank You Kohli! ❤️#PunjabKings #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/EWmuVyPXJ9
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 12, 2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Thank you, Virat, for redefining Test cricket 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/1RCCTzTJWj
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 12, 2025
Delhi Capitals
The King may sign off but his legacy won’t 👑
Thank you, Virat 🐐💙 pic.twitter.com/elOvPKELkx
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 12, 2025
Gujarat Titans
No.18 in whites, No.1 in our hearts 💙
From the fire in his eyes to roars that shook stadiums, he redefined Test cricket for India 🇮🇳
Thank you, King 👑 pic.twitter.com/Ff4wMctlsH
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 12, 2025
Lucknow Super Giants
Thank you for the Virat memories in whites, King 👑 pic.twitter.com/D100Dd1Yer
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) May 12, 2025
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