Delhi: When ‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar retired from Test cricket, there was only one question in the minds of millions of fans. Who will lead Indian cricket now? Who will bring that passion and class to Test cricket? Then a name came up, Virat Kohli. He not only batted brilliantly, but also gave a new vigor and identity to Test cricket.

Virat’s farewell and emotional moments

Now that Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket, Sachin Tendulkar gave him a special message. He shared an old memory when Virat offered to give him a thread worn in memory of his late father during Sachin’s last Test. Sachin did not take this, but this feeling is still in his heart.

Virat’s contribution

Like Sachin, Virat Kohli has also become an inspiration for millions of young cricketers. He not only scored runs but also awakened Test cricket in the hearts of a new generation. His game reunited the audience with Test matches.

Virat’s statistic journey

After Sachin, Virat had scored 7,995 runs in 103 matches in Test cricket, including 26 centuries and 24 half-centuries. In the last figures, he scored a total of 9,230 runs. However, the dream of completing 10,000 Test runs remained unfulfilled. On his last tour of Australia, he scored 190 runs in eight innings, including a century in Perth.

End of an era

Virat Kohli’s Test career was very special. The passion, dedication and class he showed on the field will be remembered for a long time. Now Indian cricket will have to find a new Kohli, who can carry forward this legacy of Test cricket.

Sachin’s message