The Legacy of Virat Kohli: A Chapter in Cricket History:-
Some players play, some create history. But there are some who completely change the definition of the game. This is the name Virat Kohli in the world of cricket. To be honest, there is no cricket match today but there is an empty feeling. It seems as if the cricket field has become empty. The echo of Kohli Kohli in the stadium has already gone into nostalgia. When Virat Kohli announced his retirement from international Test cricket, it felt as if an era had come to an end.
The End of an Era:-
Will cricket not be the same anymore? And this is what seems to be the case because cricket will still be played. Runs will still be made, records will still be broken but that scream of Virat Kohli , the fire in his eyes, that lion-like roar on the field are now just a part of memories. Ca n’t believe that Virat Kohli has retired. Virat has been another name for passion. He has been another name for hope. When Virat came into international cricket, looking at him it seemed as if every child aspires to become Virat Kohli.
From Criticism to Glory:-
Virat Kohli is that chapter of cricket which one feels like reading again and again. Initially he was criticized a lot. Questions were asked about his talent. You take that tweet of Sanjay Manjrekar. He explains the whole Virat script that how Sanjay Manjrekar who wrote on January 6, 2012 that give Virat Kohli one more chance because know he is not worthy of playing here. And today the same Sanjay Manjhedekar is writing Test Cricket Awesome. What more praise can you give to the person whose name is Virat Kohli. What will you praise?What a character? When the boy who won the Under-19 World Cup in 2008 came into international cricket, initially it seemed as if he was another batsman. But the truth is that no one knew that one day he would change cricket. Virat’s start was also not easy or tough. He was a healthy boy. Father had died. was criticised. Questions were being raised about his attitude. But the way he transformed himself, the way he performed, the way he calmed people down with his aggression on and off the pitch, what character.
Virat’s Unmatched Passion and Aggression:-
But when the news came that Virat Kohli is leaving cricket, there is silence in every heart today. Now it seems that cricket will not be the same as before. That passion, that madness, that fire, that unmatched talent will hardly be visible. We will hardly get to see a complete player like Virat Kohli because Virat Kohli is a player who has been number one in Tests, has been number one in ODIs for a long time , has been number one in T20s. You can consume any format. You do not see a player of great stature. Aggression like Virat is not seen in anyone. A player who took cricket beyond just a game. Cricket was turned into a battleground where accepting defeat was not acceptable. But now that Virat Kohli has retired.
A Player of Unbelievable Records:-
Virat was a great Test player and till 2020, he had 27 centuries. It is unfortunate that he could not complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket. Virat will also regret it. However, feel it would be unfair to Virat Kohli to limit him to statistics. However, the figures are also shocking. 9230 runs in 123 Test matches , 30 centuries, seven double centuries, captaincy in 68 matches, 40 wins, wins abroad, number one in ICC Test rankings for 5 years, a cool identity as a Test captain. Virat Kohli remained above the statistics. His energy, his passion, his confidence, that Virat attitude. Virat Kohli’s presence on the field meant that we were ready to win any battle. That means when the pitch in Australia and England used to scare people with bouncers then Virat’s cover drive used to give a feeling of beauty. The way Virat used to scream when India won, it was becoming India’s victory and we will miss this feeling. There are 10-12 big countries in the world that play cricket.
Virat Kohli’s Impact on Test Cricket:-
But after Virat Kohli’s retirement, the way the world has thanked Virat Kohli and congratulated him. He tells that Virat Kohli has increased the stature of cricket even more. Generally the game enhances the stature of the player. Virat Kohli has raised the stature of cricket further. What Virat did is no less than a miracle. Test cricket was reborn. In the 21st century, in the era of T20, Virat Kohli not only revived Test cricket but also created such a trend among people that they were waking up at 4:00 in the morning to watch Australia’s match. He told a whole new generation that you can become a superstar even by wearing a white jersey. Defeated Australia twice on its home soil. South Africa, England, New Zealand, everyone had to be defeated. Players like Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman continued playing for 38-39 years. He retired. Virat was fitter than all of them. There was a lot of cricket left in Virat. Anushka also felt that Virat might eventually retire from Test cricket. But why did Virat leave? Nobody knows this question except Virat. But whatever it is, the fans are in pain. It is sad that cricket has suffered a loss. The whole world became emotional with the news of Virat’s retirement.
A Silent Farewell:-
India’s DGMO Rajiv Ghai held a press conference and said that today is not the day to about cricket because Virat is my favourite like everyone else. This is a big thing. Virat Kohli is perhaps the only player whom even the army congratulated on his retirement. Gambhir wrote that the departure of both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is painful because there was one heart and one heartbeat. Both of them retired from T20 cricket together. Retired from Test cricket together. This is not a coincidence. It is the end of an era. There was pain even when Dhoni and Raina left.
The End of an Iconic Partnership:-
But Virat and Rohit went. Now it is hurting more. Whenever Virat used to come on the crease then it used to seem that he is Kohli and it will happen. We have seen that time when Virat Kohli chased Malinga and hit him. There are many impossible matches which Virat Kohli made possible by winning them. Virat Kohli actually did not just score runs. Created confidence in Indian fans. Virat Kohli gave us the confidence that doesn’t come from just statistics. Be it the mist of the Lords or the heat of Adlet. The cover drive from Virat Kohli’s bat is not like a poem. There was a story in every innings. A story of passion, a story of honour, a story of dying for one’s country. And that is why many times it seems that will cricket remain incomplete without Virat ? People say the show must go on. It is true but then again the fact is that runs will be made, more players will come and make records but will they be able to become Virat, maybe not, players like Virat are born once in decades or maybe even once in 100 years, that aggression, that passion, that commitment, everything, you can call Virat Kohli the perfect man. During the aggression, no Bhai Saheb was around. If you want to win then don’t be afraid, roar. The leadership that Virat Kohli has shown in Test cricket is a benchmark for the world. There is a benchmark. Amazing that’s Virat Kohli. But then there is a silent farewell. Virat Kohli’s departure is disturbing. It is disturbing because when The Great Tendulkar retired, the whole country was standing to bid him farewell.
Virat Kohli’s Contribution to Cricket:-
But like Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli also went away without the last match, without the crowd, without that noise. Did these great players deserve such a simple goodbye ? No. He used to serve much better. But he chose this date. He chose this day. We should respect his decision. With the departure of Virat Kohli, Test cricket has lost its main character. As long as Kohli plays, he makes us feel alive. Now that he is no longer there, we will probably continue to feel a void in Test cricket.
That feeling which has perhaps now become a part of history. Countless others and fans are heartbroken too. But no matter, the show must go on. But will definitely say that Virat Kohli taught us as much as he could to fight. Even when it seemed like everything was about to be lost. His sledging, challenging the Australian bowlers in their home, cover drive, celebrating with the bowler after taking a wicket , getting more happy than his opponent when he achieves a milestone. We will do all these things in this cricket. The wide ball will never shine the same. That white jersey number 18 of Virat Kohli. He taught the lion on the field and he is just a part of the memories. Those memories which were once with Dhoni , with Rohit and also with Kohli and it is an amazing coincidence. The last match of these three was at Wankhede. This is also not a coincidence but an emotional page in the history of cricket. Our question to Virat Kohli sir. We will just say that cricket is no longer the same. Because its beating heart just works up. Virat taught us that accepting defeat is a crime. Self-respect is the real victory. He lived cricket and taught us how to live.
The Void Left Behind:-
Now when the No. 18 jersey is not worn on the field, there will be silence and we will all say thank you kid. You gave life to cricket. You gave every fan that moment when the heart stopped beating. You gave every child the dream to work hard and be passionate. Anything is possible. You too can become great. You made Test cricket cool. Saved him. Gave it new heights. Cricket will be played now but that fire, that passion, that Kohli style will all be captured in history books. There will be no echo of Virat Virat in the stadium. There will be less crowd of people shouting like crazy when Kohli hits a six. That warrior roaring like a lion will not be seen in the battlefield. Cricket will move on. But there will be a void in the hearts of cricket fans forever. Because Virat was the heart, he was the heartbeat. Were, are and will always be. Before leaving, some records of Virat Kohli sir: Virat has given the most wins to India as a captain. Most runs scored as captain. Had the best average as a captain. Most scores as captain were 100. Most double 100s as captain. As a captain, he has recorded the most wins away from home. As a captain, he recorded the most wins at home. Virat Kohli actually ruled cricket. The highest Indian rating in ICC ratings is in the name of Virat Kohli. Virat is named ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2018. Virat is the Asian captain who has won the most Tests. Virat is the Asian captain who won the most among the army countries.
The Final Word on Virat Kohli:-
The captain of the ICC test cricket team is Virat. ICC Test Team Captain Most Time is Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli has the most wins as Test team captain. Making India number one happened under the leadership of Virat for 5 years. Virat Kohli has scored the maximum number of 200 runs for India, seven times. The only player to score three double centuries in a year. Only player to score 200 in four executive series. I mean that’s Virat Kohli. The only Asian batsman to score 1000 runs in victories. That is Virat Kohli. 2016 1082 runs. The only Indian who scored a century twice in the fourth innings.
Wonderful. Second Most 100 for India in Sena Countries Virat Kohli. Most Test runs at the pavilion in a year Virat Kohli. Most Test 100s at Sena in a year: Virat Kohli – four times. Highest score from number four for India: 254 runs by Virat Kohli. Most Test 100s in Australia. Virat Kohli seven times by any Asian player. First Asian Captain to win Test Series in Australia. Highest score by Indian captain 254 Virat Kohli. Most Test runs by an Asian captain. Virat Kohli 5864 runs. Most Test 100s by Asian Captains 20 Virat Kohli. Most Test Man of the Match by Indian Captain seven Virat Kohli. Most Test Man of the Series by Indian Captain three times Virat Kohli. Most Test runs by an Asian captain in a year: Virat Kohli. The only Asian captain to score 1000 plus runs in three calendar years. Only Indian Captain to Score 200 in Overseas. Highest Test average by an Asian captain. Most Test wins as captain: 100 plus 22 times. Most Won as Asian Captain after declaration 23 times.
Virat’s Unmatched Achievements:-
Highest Test Win at home 77.4% Only captain to score centuries in first three innings. Only Asian captain to have won nine consecutive Test series. Only captain to have won 11 consecutive Test series. Only Asian captain to score two double 100s in the series. Most 200 in Tests by any captain: Seven times Virat. Only Asian captain to score three double centuries in a year. Most runs by captain in debut series is in the name of Virat Kohli sahab. Fastest 100 by Indian captain in Test is in the name of Virat Kohli sir. First Asian to score centuries in both innings Virat Kohli on captaincy debut. Highest score by an Indian captain in the fourth innings of a Test match. Virat Kohli Sahab Most Runs by a Visiting Captain in Test Matches Virat Kohli in Australia 256 Most Runs for India in Army Test Series 692 Virat Sahab Most 100s for India and Army Test Series Four times Virat Kohli is Youngest Captain to Score 100 in Both Innings of Test Matches That is Virat Kohli Only Captain to Score 100 in Both Innings at Overseas Virat Kohli Sahab Most Test Matches to Score 200 and More Runs That Virat Kohli Most Times for Scoring 200 and More Runs in Army Countries Then Virat Kohli Sahab Only Player in History with 1000 Plus Runs and an Average of 75 in Consecutive Years 16 of 17 That was Virat Kohli And there are a lot of records, friend our tongue is getting tired of speaking about this But the one that will not get tired are stories, tales and things about Virat, the more you keep writing, the more useful it will be When Virat Kohli used to play many times we criticized and many times praised him But now when Virat has started a new chapter in his life then Virat Kohli should be remembered We want to wish you all the best. Hopefully, that dream which remained unfulfilled in 2023 will come true. You and Rohit together will complete 27.