Bollywood stars flooded social media with heartfelt wishes as Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, May 12. Among them was Anil Kapoor, who shared a touching note for the cricket legend. Reflecting on their first meeting, Kapoor recalled being deeply impressed by Virat’s humility and warmth — a moment that, he said, left a lasting impression.Check out the post here:
Anil Shares His Memories on InstagramOn Monday, Anil Kapoor took to his Instagram Story to reminisce about his first meeting with Virat Kohli on the sets of Dil Dhadakne Do.He wrote, ‘We met eleven years ago on a cruise when Anushka (Sharma, Virat’s wife) was shooting Dil Dhadakne Do. I still remember how warm, humble, and down-to-earth you were – it left a lasting impression on me. Since then, I’ve been admiring you from afar – your discipline, passion, and the sheer joy and pride you’ve given us through your incredible achievements on the field.’He added, ‘Though we haven’t met again since, I’ve always been cheering for you. Congratulations on everything you’ve accomplished. You may have retired from Test cricket, but you’ll never retire from the hearts of 1.4 billion Indians – and millions more around the world. Thank you, Virat.’Anushka Sharma’s Heartfelt TributeEarlier, Anushka also penned a moving note for Virat on Instagram. Sharing a picture walking with him on the cricket ground, she wrote, “They’ll talk about the records and the milestones — but I’ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler — and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege. Somehow, I always imagined you’d retire from international cricket in whites — but you’ve always followed your heart, and so I just want to say, my love, you’ve earned every bit of this goodbye.”Virat Kohli’s Next Steps in CricketVirat stepped away from T20 internationals last year after India’s World Cup victory. However, like Test captain Rohit Sharma—who recently retired from red-ball cricket—he is expected to continue playing in the one-day format.Anil Kapoor’s Upcoming ProjectsMeanwhile, Anil will reportedly appear next in War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji. The action-packed film also features Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani in pivotal roles, and is slated for a theatrical release on August 14. Additionally, Kapoor will be seen in Subedar, helmed by Suresh Triveni, which is set to stream on Prime Video.
