The shocking news about Virat Kohli retiring from Test cricket truly confused the fans and players. Everyone was busy pouring out their emotions, but one tribute stood out from the rest. This was a tribute by Shreyanka Patil, the 22-year-old all-rounder playing for RCB.
She posted a heartfelt message on Instagram about the man she so sorely missed during her growing years. Shreyanka summed it up pretty well: “It’s been 24 hours and seeing everyone post about it has only made me more emotional… knowing I won’t see Virat Kohli in whites again is tough. I honestly can’t say how I feel right now.”
😞 Going to miss you so much King Kohli! pic.twitter.com/jjeDftPJrx
— Shreyanka Patil (@shreyanka_patil) May 13, 2025
For her, this isn’t just about a player retiring. It’s this losing the heart of Test cricket. Kohli brought so much passion to the game; every moment with him was so special because of energy and agility.
Her idol was Kohli. From the infamous term “60 overs of hell” to the fist pump after getting a wicket, she looked far beyond just stats. She saw the passion and fight.
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But it wasn’t just about batting prowess. It was about Kohli as a leader. He reshaped India’s pace bowling attack and instilled confidence within his bowlers.
For youngsters like Shreyanka, Kohli was a Role Model. The retirement of Kohli from Test cricket feels like and indeed is the end of a vibrant and lively era. “Gonna miss you like crazy, KING,” is what she wrote, and that pretty much describes the state of many fans. For a lot of them, he truly was the KING.
