The stimulator of India Mohammed Siraj went to social networks to congratulate his “superhero” after the striker of India Virat Kohli called the curtains in his glorious time in the test cricket. Kohli, who made his test debut in 2011, announced his Red-Ball Cricket retirement on Monday thanks to an article on social networks. He ended his test career with 9,230 points in 123 games at an impressive average of 46.85 with 30 centuries and 31 half-century. Siraj made his test debut during the historic victory of India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy of 2020. Although Kohli was the team captain before the series, he was forced to return to India for the birth of his first child, which led Siraj to obtain his first ceiling by the Stand-In-In Ajinkya Rahane skipper during the second test in Melbourne.
“To my superhero, congratulations on this wonderful career that you had in the test cricket. Your inheritance will remain forever. You have inspired generations of cricket players like me and will continue to do so with your achievements and how you transported Bhaiya.
“The locker room will not be the same without you. Thank you for always supporting me and motivating me to do well. I wish you the best. King @ virat.kohli Bhaiya,” posted Siraj on Instagram.
The drummer of the Indian counter KL Rahul made his debut during the Indian tour in Australia in 2014 during the third test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in what turned out to be the last match of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as an India test captain. Rahul, who could only score five points on the two rounds, had a seat in the front row for the most fruitful sleeves of Kohli at the bottom when he marked a fabulous 169.
Kohli’s mandate as the most successful captain in India in the next match, who saw him win 40 of his 68 games at the helm during the fourth test at Sydney Cricket Ground. Rahul said that he “will miss the arm around the shoulder”.
“What a trip was. Watching you giving everything in whites was a privilege. More than the figures, it is your passion, your discipline and your love for the game that will remain with us. Recognizing for memories, advice and friendship. I will miss my arm around the shoulder, jokes and long discussions.
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