Virat Kohli's Emotional Father's Day Tribute and Test Career Reflection

A Heartfelt Father's Day Message

On Father's Day, renowned Indian cricketer Virat Kohli paid a touching tribute to his late father, Prem Kohli, sharing insights on the values and resilience he gained from him. In a personal message shared on Sunday, Kohli reminisced about a significant childhood experience that influenced his perspective on life and achievement.

Kohli utilized his official Instagram account to share a poignant photo alongside his message.

'He instilled in me the importance of hard work and the idea that shortcuts or external influences are not the way to success. If you possess the talent, your efforts will be evident.'

'If you lack the determination to strive for it, perhaps you aren't ready for it yet.'

'There was a time when I was presented with an easier option, but he turned it down for me.'

'With unwavering belief, he stated, “If you are truly capable, you will carve your own path. If not, it's better to discover that sooner rather than later.”'

'That moment has profoundly influenced my approach to life and work.'

'Happy Father's Day to all fathers whose quiet strength serves as our guiding light.'

Reflecting on His Test Career

Recently, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket with a heartfelt message on Instagram, shortly after his teammate Rohit Sharma also stepped away from the format.

Kohli's 14-year tenure in Test cricket significantly contributed to India's transformation into a formidable team. He brought a sense of aggression and a fitness culture to a squad that balanced youth and experience. Throughout his career, he amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties, making him India's fourth-highest run-scorer in Test history. He also recently celebrated winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).