Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has formally retired from Check cricket, bringing the curtains down on some of the influential red-ball careers within the sport’s historical past.
Virat Kohli retires from Check cricket: A legendary chapter ends
Kohli, who led India via a transformative period, bows out simply forward of the much-anticipated Check collection in opposition to England, slated to start subsequent month. Over his illustrious Check journey, Kohli gathered 9,230 runs at a mean of 46.85, together with 30 centuries, making him the fourth-highest run-scorer for India within the format, solely behind Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sunil Gavaskar. His aggressive captaincy model, ardour for health, and unwavering dedication to red-ball cricket not solely impressed teammates but in addition redefined India’s fashionable Check tradition. With cap quantity #269, Kohli leaves behind a legacy that’s tough to match. The announcement comes forward of India’s dwelling Check collection in opposition to England, marking the tip of an illustrious red-ball journey that spanned over 14 years.
IPL franchises pay heartfelt tribute to Kohli
Kohli’s affect transcends codecs and franchises. Following his retirement announcement, all 10 IPL groups paid tribute to their former or present rival, teammate, or chief, reflecting his huge affect on Indian cricket.
1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Kohli’s longtime franchise RCB responded with uncooked emotion.
“Thank You, Virat. #269 (King’s crown emoji)”
The franchise additionally added, “Check cricket won’t ever be the identical once more!”
Thank You, Virat. #269 👑
Check Cricket won’t ever be the identical once more! 🥺 pic.twitter.com/7eAYipnzp1
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) Might 12, 2025
They shared a GIF of FRIENDS character Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), sitting by the window watching rain, symbolizing the somber temper.
Temper proper now. 🥺 pic.twitter.com/O6iOLJOnLT
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) Might 12, 2025
2. Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK)
CSK hailed Kohli’s dedication to the essence of red-ball cricket.
“A profession that’s a testomony to Check cricket’s spirit! Thank You, Virat Kohli!,”
A profession that is a testomony to Check cricket’s spirit!
Thank You, Virat Kohli! 🇮🇳#WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/M3iUaKnbek— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) Might 12, 2025
3. Mumbai Indians (MI)
The five-time champions saved it sharp and respectful.
“Farewell, Cap #269,”
Farewell, Cap #269 🫡🇮🇳#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai pic.twitter.com/AJpPr2BTB7
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) Might 12, 2025
4. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
PBKS honored his legacy with simplicity and heat.
“Cap 269 Reminiscences Infinite Thank You Kohli! #PunjabKings #ViratKohli,”
Cap ➡️ 269
Reminiscences ➡️ InfiniteThank You Kohli! ❤️#PunjabKings #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/EWmuVyPXJ9
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) Might 12, 2025
5. Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG)
LSG’s tribute was crammed with admiration. “Thanks for the Virat recollections in whites, King,”
Thanks for the Virat recollections in whites, King 👑 pic.twitter.com/D100Dd1Yer
— Lucknow Tremendous Giants (@LucknowIPL) Might 12, 2025
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6. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
SRH highlighted Kohli’s redefining affect. “Thanks, Virat, for redefining Check cricket,”
Thanks, Virat, for redefining Check cricket 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/1RCCTzTJWj
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) Might 12, 2025
7. Gujarat Titans (GT)
GT targeted on the emotional depth of Kohli’s Check journey. “**No.18 in whites, No.1 in our hearts,” From the hearth in his eyes to roars that shook stadiums, he redefined Check cricket for India. Thanks, King**,”
No.18 in whites, No.1 in our hearts 💙
From the hearth in his eyes to roars that shook stadiums, he redefined Check cricket for India 🇮🇳
Thanks, King 👑 pic.twitter.com/Ff4wMctlsH
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) Might 12, 2025
8. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
RR captured the cinematic aura of Kohli’s presence in whites.
“You made it really feel like Absolute Cinema, day-after-day out of 5. Thanks, Virat Kohli,”
You made it really feel like Absolute Cinema, day-after-day out of 5.
Thanks, Virat Kohli 🇮🇳👑 pic.twitter.com/5yhpDAWTtK
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) Might 12, 2025
9. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR creatively performed with typography to explain Kohli’s stature. “The 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 bids adieu! #269,”
The 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 bids adieu! #269 💙♾️ pic.twitter.com/NmtMJvY7Gv
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) Might 12, 2025
10. Delhi Capitals (DC)
DC acknowledged his legacy and unwavering affect. “The King could log out however his legacy received’t. Thanks, Virat,”
The King could log out however his legacy will not 👑
Thanks, Virat 🐐💙 pic.twitter.com/elOvPKELkx
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) Might 12, 2025
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