With Virat Kohli drawing curtains on his test Cricket Career, India legend Sachin Tendulkar has recalled the Indian stalwart’s gesture during his last test.
Virat Kohli offered him a thread from his late father as a gift and extended his best wishes to the modern-day great for his special test career.
Virat Kohli, who made his test debut against the West Indies in 2011, announced his retirement from the longest format of the game through a social media post on Monday.
Taking to social media, Tendulkar whose storied test career came to an end in 2013 with a 2-0 sweep against West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
“As you retire from Tests, I’m reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father.”
“It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I may not have a thread to offer in return, please know that you carry my deepest admiration and very best wishes,” Sachin posted on X.
As you retire from Tests, I’m reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I… pic.twitter.com/JaVzVxG0mQ
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 12, 2025
Virat Kohli has captained in the red-ball format securing 40 wins from his 68 tests, making him the most successful Indian Men’s captain in Tests, in terms of wins.
He hung up as fourth most successful Indian Men’s captain in tests. He hung up his spikes as the fourth most successful test captail overall, behind Graeme Smith (53 Wins), Ricky Ponting (48 Wins), Steve Waugh (41 Wins).
“Your true legacy, Virat, lies in inspiring countless young cricketers to pick up the sport. What an incredible Test career you have had! You have given Indian cricket so much more than just runs – you have given it a new generation of passionate fans and players. Congratulations on a very special Test career,” the post further read.
Under Virat Kohli’s leadership, India secured its first-ever away Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in 2018-19 series. He also captained India to victory in all 11 home test series during his tenure.
