Why did you retire? Watch heartbroken fan confront Virat Kohli at airport-OxBig News Network

An emotional fan confronted Virat Kohli at the Mumbai airport, pleading with him to reconsider his decision to retire from Test cricket. Kohli, accompanied by his wife and actor Anushka Sharma, was seen exiting the airport when he was surrounded by paparazzi and fans. While many sought a photograph or a moment of interaction, one voice stood out in the crowd, echoing a sentiment shared by millions of cricket lovers.

“Sir, aapne galat kiya, retirement kyun liya? Ab hum cricket hi nahi dekhenge (Sir, you did wrong, why did you take retirement? Now we won’t watch cricket anymore),” said a heartbroken fan. Another added, “Aapke liye main Test match dekhta tha (I used to watch Test matches only for you).”

Kohli, visibly amused but ever gracious, acknowledged the affection while gently asking the crowd to make way. When someone requested a photo, he responded with a smile, “Abhi time kam hai, main deta hoon pakka (I’m in a hurry now, but I promise, next time).”

The emotional appeals didn’t stop. As Kohli prepared to leave in his car, another voice rang out: “Sir, ab hum cricket nahi dekhenge, hum aapke liye cricket dekhte they (We won’t watch cricket anymore. We watched it for you).” Kohli offered a reassuring thumbs-up and a parting smile. “Wait karenge aapka, bas ab ODIs dekhenge. Is baar RCB jeetega (We’ll wait for you in ODIs. This time, RCB will win),” said a hopeful fan as the car door closed.

A day after the announcement that stunned the cricketing world, Kohli and Anushka were spotted in Vrindavan, seeking blessings from spiritual leader Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj. A video posted by the saint’s followers showed the couple in a quiet moment of reflection, listening intently as he spoke about inner peace and the transformative power of devotion. At one point, the spiritual leader gently asked Kohli if he was happy-a simple question that carried weight in the context of his decision.

Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket, which came just days after Rohit Sharma announced his own departure from the format, marks the end of an era in Indian cricket. Known for his intensity, passion, and unmatched consistency, Kohli redefined Test batting in the modern era and became the face of India’s red-ball resurgence.

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