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Virat Kohli Pens Emotional Note For Ravichandran Ashwin: "When You Told Me Today You're Retiring..."

India stalwart Virat Kohli penned an emotional note for his friend and one of India's most decorated spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his international retirement on Wednesday. Ashwin and Kohli have been playing in Indian colours for 14 years and have seen ups and downs together. They have been a part of some of India's famous victories and some of the most upsetting results as well. The 38-year-old who is with the Indian team in Brisbane shared a heartwarming moment with Virat. The anticipation around Ashwin's retirement started to build up when he was captured visibly emotional and was hugged by Kohli on camera.

Reaction to Ashwin announcing retirement

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called time on his international career, announcing his retirement after the third test against Australia finished in a draw in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Watch: R Ashwin's Emotional Moment With Virat Kohli Before Retirement Announcement

Indian cricket team star spinner R Ashwin's emotional moment with Virat Kohli just ahead of his retirement announcement went viral during Day 5 of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. Ashwin played the pink-ball Test in Adelaide but the veteran spinner was replaced by Ravindra Jadeja for the third match in Brisbane. There were multiple rain delays on Wednesday as well in Brisbane and the post-tea session could not be started due to bad light. During that time, the camera caught Virat and Ashwin having a long conversation that ended with a hug between the two senior players. A lot of social media users predicted that Ashwin can be announcing his retirement from international cricket and they were proven right in the post-match press conference in Brisbane.

Virat Kohli Goes Through Many Emotions As India Avoid Follow-On In 3rd Australia Test - Video Is Viral

It was a brilliant show of resilience by Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep as the duo stitched together a brilliant 10th wicket partnership for India on Day 4 of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday. The partnership made sure that India avoided the follow-on as the Test match is slowly headed towards a draw. It was a tough final session for India as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals and the tension was clear in the dressing room as well. In a viral video, Virat Kohli can be seen going through a range of emotions before exploding in jubilation as India avoided the follow-on in the crucial encounter.

Watch: Virat Kohli Stunned, Gautam Gambhir Delighted As Akash Deep Hits Pat Cummins For Mammoth Six

Virat Kohli was left stunned while Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir were delighted as Indian cricket team fast bowler Akash Deep slammed a mammoth six off Pat Cummins during Day 4 of the third Test match between India and Australia on Tuesday. Akash Deep stitched together a brilliant partnership with Jasprit Bumrah to avoid the follow-on in the first innings. With the threat of follow-on behind them, the fast bowler let loose with a huge six over deep mid-wicket against Cummins. The Indian dressing room was already buzzing after avoiding follow-on and the six from Akash Deep sent them into a frenzy.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Unmissable Reaction As India Dramatically Escape Follow-On

All but set to bat for the second time, India produced an epic fight-back on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia on Tuesday to deny escape follow-on. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja laid the foundation of Team India's fightback but it was the unbeaten 39-run partnership of Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah that pulled India out of the follow-on situation. Both Akash and Bumrah produced some lofty shots during their stay on the crease, while also showing their resolute defence.

Not Rohit Sharma Or Jasprit Bumrah: Gujarat Giants Star Simran Shaikh Wants To Meet This Player

Uncapped batter Simran Shaikh expressed her desire to meet India stalwart Virat Kohli and outlined her goal to represent the Indian national team. Simran made the headlines after Gujarat Giants broke the bank in the recent Women's Premier League 2025 auction. The franchise roped in Simran for Rs 1.9 crore. She also became the most expensive buy of the afternoon on Sunday. The young batter revealed that Virat is her favourite player and her goal is to represent India, for which she is making all the efforts.

"Technique Isn't Made For...": Cheteshwar Pujara's Blunt Verdict On 'Struggling' Virat Kohli

It was a disappointing show from Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli once again as he was dismissed cheaply on Day 3 of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Monday. Kohli managed to score just three runs before he was caught behind the wicket by Alex Carey off the bowling of Josh Hazlewood. Besides the century in the first Test, Kohli has been extremely inconsistent for the team and at stumps, India were left struggling on 51/4. During his analysis, Pujara pointed out that Kohli's strength lies in playing against the old ball. With India's top-order batters also struggling for runs, he has been forced to play the new ball, and his 'technique' has not helped.

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Virat Kohli Pens Emotional Note For Ravichandran Ashwin: "When You Told Me Today You're Retiring..."

Reaction to Ashwin announcing retirement

Watch: R Ashwin's Emotional Moment With Virat Kohli Before Retirement Announcement

Virat Kohli Goes Through Many Emotions As India Avoid Follow-On In 3rd Australia Test - Video Is Viral

Watch: Virat Kohli Stunned, Gautam Gambhir Delighted As Akash Deep Hits Pat Cummins For Mammoth Six

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Unmissable Reaction As India Dramatically Escape Follow-On

Not Rohit Sharma Or Jasprit Bumrah: Gujarat Giants Star Simran Shaikh Wants To Meet This Player

"Technique Isn't Made For...": Cheteshwar Pujara's Blunt Verdict On 'Struggling' Virat Kohli