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19 years ago,
an 18-year-old boy walked out to bat for Delhi just hours after losing his father.
Today, that boy retires from Test cricket as one of the greatest of all time.
It was December 2006.
Virat Kohli had just lost his father, Prem Kohli — his first coach, biggest supporter, and lifelong inspiration.
While his family grieved,
Delhi was looking at a follow on against Karnataka in a crucial Ranji Trophy match. Virat was not out with an overnight score of 40 .
At dawn, while most would be home preparing for a funeral, Virat padded up and walked out to bat.
Under pressure.
In pain.
With the weight of grief on his shoulders,
he played a masterclass — an unbeaten 90 off 238 balls, helping Delhi save the match. And from a position wherein Delhi was 14/4 with Shikhar Dhawan just getting out .
After stumps, he returned home ,
just in time for his father’s cremation.
That day, Indian cricket didn’t just witness talent.
It witnessed grit,
madness, and unshakable purpose.
As he retires from Test cricket , I’ll not discuss his numbers . He is beyond that .
Virat Kohli didn’t just play cricket — he redefined commitment.
He turned heartbreak into hunger.
Doubt into dominance.
And made whites feel like war paint.
His Father would be proud today as Virat hangs up his Test boots — not with sorrow, but with a legacy millions will draw courage from.
Thank you, Virat.
You didn’t just represent India.
You showed us what it truly means to fight for something bigger than yourself.
Legends retire from the game — not from our hearts.
I’ll leave three images here . One with your Dad , one with your fiery team and one where it’s only You !!
Best wishes from the one who wrote the most about you on this platform .
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