Being a globally recognised superstar, Virat Kohli's stardom goes beyond the confines of the cricket world. As Kohli has decided to step away from the longest format of the game, the world has come together to celebrate the career of the cricketing icon. There is a long list of personalities who have come forward to congratulate the Indian batter upon completing a successful stint in Tests, and it is only getting thicker. UFC superstar Conor McGregor has also chipped in his reaction in the mix.
Virat Kohli's sudden announcement of retirement from the Test format left the entire cricketing fraternity numb. The Red Ball format was considered his favourite, and multiple assertions over the years stated that Test cricket would be the last format he would bid adieu to. However, all the assumptions proved to be wrong as he disseminated his decision on Monday.
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Conor McGregor Congratulates Virat Kohli on Completing Successful Test Career
While the disappointment of Kohli leaving Tests is reverberating on social media platforms, it also goes to show his unbelievable popularity. Besides the current and former cricketers, eminent professionals from varied profiles have expressed their congratulations to King Kohli. UFC's biggest ever superstar, Conor McGregor, has also chimed in on Kohli taking retirement.
McGregor took to the photo-sharing platform Instagram and posted a story for Virat Kohli. Here's what the former UFC champion wrote:
"Enjoy retirement brother Virat! Huge congrats on a stellar cricket career!".
Virat Kohli: The Name Synonymous with Brilliance
Virat Kohli is the epitome of brilliance, who has left a massive footprint on the sport of cricket, let alone the Test format. Kohli's emergence in the Test format was in many ways revolutionary. He came in when two of the biggest stalwarts of Indian cricket- Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid- were in the twilight of their respective careers. It was half a decade ago when Team India was looking for a new talisman. He took over the onus and became the flagbearer of Indian cricket. As a captain of India in Tests, Kohli listed the eminent mace not once but thrice. Kohli's existence in Test cricket will go down as a glorious chapter in the history of Indian cricket.