Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma in Vrindavan a day after his Test retirement

Virat Kohli has bid adieu to Test cricket, shocking his fans. Many were stunned when the India cricketer posted the announcement on Monday, May 12. Bollywood celebrities have been posting messages praising the fiery batter’s contribution to Test cricket. From Ranveer Singh to Vicky Kaushal, many celebs got emotional over Kohli’s retirement from the longest format of the game.

A day after he hung up his boots in Tests, Virat Kohli was spotted in Vrindavan with Anushka Sharma. A fan club of the cricketer shared photos of his visit to the city. The couple were in the city to seek blessings from Premanand Maharaj.

Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma in Vrindavan

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted arriving in Vrindavan on April 13. A fan club dropped photos of their sighting on Instagram. Both Virat and Anushka were seen wearing face masks.

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A video by news agency ANI showed the couple arriving in the city.



Another post by the fan page showed Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma at Premanand Maharaj’s ashram. While Anushka was captured wearing an off-white suit, Virat Kohli opted for a light-coloured shirt and brown pants. The couple have often visited the ashram with their kids- Vamika and Akaay.

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Virat Kohli announces retirement

In a heartfelt note on Monday, May 12, Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. “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,” he wrote.

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Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma’s love story

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma met during the shoot of a shampoo advertisement in 2013. The couple dated for a few years, before getting married in a dreamy wedding in Italy. Anushka and Virat, dubbed Virushka by their fans, have always given relationship goals to their fans.

After Virat’s message about his retirement, Anushka Sharma penned an emotional note for the India cricketer. “Somehow, I always imagined you’d retire 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,” she wrote

Virat Kohli appeared in 123 Tests for India. He will continue to play for the Men in Blue in One Day Internationals.