A Day After Test Retirement, Virat Kohli Visits Vrindavan with Anushka Sharma
Just a day after announcing his retirement from Test cricket, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli was spotted in Vrindavan, the holy town associated with Lord Krishna, alongside his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma.
New Delhi: Just a day after announcing his retirement from Test cricket, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli was spotted in Vrindavan, the holy town associated with Lord Krishna, alongside his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma.
A video of the couple’s visit quickly went viral on social media, with fans expressing admiration for the star couple’s spiritual journey.
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Virat and Anushka Seek Blessings at Vrindavan
During their visit to Vrindavan, the couple met Sant Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj, a revered spiritual leader, and received his blessings. The serene trip comes right after Kohli drew curtains on his 14-year-long Test career.
This is not the first time the celebrity couple has embraced spirituality. In January this year, they also visited Vrindavan with their children. Past visits include:
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- Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain (2023)
- Neem Karoli Baba Ashram, Kainchi Dham, Uttarakhand
Kohli’s Illustrious Test Career Comes to an End
On Monday, Kohli announced his Test retirement via Instagram, leaving fans across the world emotional. His impressive red-ball career includes:
- 9,230 runs in 123 Tests
- 30 Test centuries, 31 fifties
- 7 double centuries — most by an Indian
- 40 Test wins as captain — 4th highest in cricket history
Kohli ranks behind only Sachin Tendulkar (51), Rahul Dravid (36), and Sunil Gavaskar (34) in terms of Test centuries by Indian batters.
Kohli to Focus Solely on ODI Cricket
Having previously retired from T20 Internationals after India’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2024, the 36-year-old will now solely focus on ODI cricket.
Sources revealed that Kohli had communicated his decision to the BCCI ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series against England, opting to step aside at the peak of his legacy.
Fans React to Kohli’s Spiritual Side
Fans praised Kohli’s devotion and his consistent visits to spiritual centers, seeing it as a sign of humility and gratitude amid his success. The Vrindavan video has further cemented his public image not just as a cricketing icon, but also as a figure embracing deeper values and personal growth.
