Kane Williamson, New Zealand’s standout batter, shared a touching message on social media following former Team India captain Virat Kohli’s Test retirement. On Monday, May 12, Kohli concluded his 14-year Test career.
Kane Williamson gave Virat Kohli congrats on his incredible red-ball cricket journey. The Team India player has made a lasting impression, he underlined. The Blackcaps player responded to the 36-year-old’s retirement from Test cricket on Instagram by writing:
“Congratulations brother, @virat.kohli. What a journey. The numbers are there for everyone to see, but your impact has gone far beyond that. You’ll be remembered for pushing the boundaries of the game. That drive and hunger has been an inspiration to all of us.”
It was enjoyable to share the field with Virat Kohli since their U19 days, Williamson said. He went on to wish the seasoned batter well in his upcoming chapter:
“A pleasure to share the field from the U19 days and right through 14 years of test cricket. Gosh, where has all that time gone. It’s a credit to you that you expressed your authentic self right from the start through to the end. Respect bro, all the best with the new chapter.”
It is worth noting that Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli are both members of the Fab Four set of players, which also comprises the Australia’s Steve Smith and England’s Joe Root. The term was introduced by a former New Zealand cricketer the late Martin Crowe to denote top four batters of the modern day cricket.
Steve Smith congratulates Virat Kohli on a wonderful Test career
Another Fab Four batsman who praised Virat Kohli after the latter retired from Test cricket was Steve Smith. To congratulate the right-handed batter on a successful red-ball career, he posted an Instagram story.
Smith posted the following on his Instagram story:
“Congratulations @virat.kohli on an incredible Test career.”
Virat Kohli scored 9,230 runs in 210 Test innings, with an average of 46.85. Among Indian batters in the format, he ranks fourth in terms of runs scored.
