The Headline
Kohli's Retirement and Emotional Exchange with Harbhajan's Daughter
I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way.
Virat Kohli

Key Facts
- Virat Kohli announced his unexpected retirement from Test cricket ahead of the England tour, marking the end of a significant era for Indian cricket.
- Kohli retired as India's fourth-highest Test run scorer with 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85 in 123 matches.
- Harbhajan Singh revealed his daughter Hinaya's emotional reaction to Kohli's retirement, including her asking Kohli directly why he retired.
- Kohli responded to Hinaya's question with a heartfelt message expressing gratitude for his cricket journey and the people he shared it with.
Key Stats at a Glance
Total Test runs scored by Virat Kohli
9230runs
Total Test matches played by Virat Kohli
123matches
Batting average of Virat Kohli in Test cricket
55.57average
Kohli's standing as India's Test run scorer
4th
