‘Disappointed’ by Virat Kohli’s decision, Javed Akhtar broke heart, makes a humble request

Virat Kohli’s decision to leave the test format has broken many hearts worldwide. Kohli can be 36, but he is still one of the best batsmen in the game. Although his recent exploits in the test format were not even a mark, no one had estimated that one day would one day in the longest format of the Virat game, despite his heart so close to his heart is cricket. As the Indian cricket team prepares for life without Virat in the whites, the famous lyricist and lyricist Javed Akhtar has urged the talisman batsman to rethink his decision.

“Apparently Virat knows better, but as a fan of this great player, I am disappointed with his prematurely retirement from Test cricket. I think there is still a lot of cricket. I honestly request him to reconsider his decision,” he wrote X (earlier on Twitter.

Virat clearly knows better, but as a fan of this great player, I am disappointed with his premature retirement from Test cricket. I think there is still a lot of cricket. I honestly request him to reconsider their decision.

– Javed Akhtar (@javedakhtarjadu) May 14, 2025

It was as a captain that Virat had the biggest impact in the Indian testing team. He extended India for 17 wins in 22 tests at home, lost just one match and made four drawing. Away from home, Virat led India 11 wins in 21 tests, seven necklaces and three. Under them, India emerged as a very strong force.

After legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, Virat carried forward his legacy as India’s most reliable weapon under foreign circumstances. In the run -making running, lands such as bouncing, swinging, swinging like England, Australia and South Africa were walking in the park. Acclimatising was never an issue for Virat as delivery was being punished, which was fully landed in the most beloved place of his bat, while his unwavering defense and line and length decisions took care of the rest.

With Annie Input