Shortly after Virat Kohli declared his retirement from Test cricket, esteemed Bollywood lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar expressed his disappointment regarding this decision. On his official X account on Wednesday (May 14), Akhtar urged Virat to rethink his choice. ‘Clearly, Virat understands his situation best, but as a fan of this remarkable player, I find his retirement from Test cricket to be rather premature,’ he stated.
Obviously Virat knows better but as an admirer of This great player I am disappointed by his rather premature retirement from Test cricket cricket . I think there is still a lot of cricket in him . I sincerely request him to reconsider his decision.
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) May 14, 2025
Following Virat Kohli’s announcement of his retirement from Test cricket, esteemed Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar expressed his disappointment regarding this decision. On his official X account on May 14, Akhtar urged Kohli to rethink his choice. He stated, ‘While Virat undoubtedly understands his situation best, as a fan of this remarkable player, I find his retirement from Test cricket to be rather premature. I believe he still has much cricket left in him, and I earnestly request that he reconsider his decision.’
On May 12, Virat announced his retirement from Test cricket after a remarkable 14-year career. In a heartfelt message on Instagram, he expressed, ‘It has been 14 years since I donned the baggy blue in Test cricket. I never anticipated the incredible journey this format would lead me on. It has challenged me, molded me, and imparted lessons that I will cherish for a lifetime.’ He continued, ‘There is something profoundly personal about playing in whites. The relentless effort, the extended days, and the subtle moments that often go unnoticed yet remain etched in memory. As I depart from this format, it is a difficult decision, but it feels appropriate. I have poured my heart and soul into this, and in return, it has given me far more than I ever dreamed. I leave with immense gratitude for the sport, for my teammates, and for everyone who acknowledged my efforts throughout this journey. I will always reflect on my Test career with fondness.’
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