Anushka Sharma pens down an emotional note for Virat Kohli

Chandigarh, January 16

Virat Kohli, who stepped down as India’s One Day and T20 captain last month, decided he was going to do the same with the Test format. He announced his decision on social media on Saturday evening.

Taking to Instagram, wife Anuskha Sharma penned a heartfelt note for Virat Kohli.

The Bollywood actress wrote, “I remember the day in 2014 when you told me that you have been made the captain as MS had decided to retire from test cricket. I remember MS, you amp; I having a chat later that day amp; him joking about how quickly your beard will start turning grey. We all had a good laugh about it. Since that day, I’ve seen more than just your beard turning grey. I’ve seen growth. Immense growth. Around you amp; within you. And yes, I am very proud of your growth as the captain of the Indian National Cricket team amp; what achievements the team had under your leadership. But I’m more proud of the growth you achieved within you.”

Here’s the note with a heartening picture of Virat Kohli:

Recalling the journey since 2014 and appreciating Virat for his commitment and good intentions, she added,”In 2014 we were so young amp; naive. Thinking that just good intentions, positive drive amp; motives can take you ahead in life. They definitely do but, not without challenges. A lot of these challenges that you faced were not always on the field. But then, this is life right? It tests you in places where you least expect it to but where you need it the most. And my love, I am so proud of you for not letting anything come in the way of your good intentions. You led by example amp; gave winning on field every ounce of your energy to the extent that after some losses I’ve sat next to you with tears in your eyes, while you wondered if there’s still something more you could have done. This is who you are amp; this is what you expected from everyone. You’ve been unconventional amp; straightforward. Pretence is your foe amp; this is what makes you great in my eyes amp; the eyes of your admirers. Because underneath all this were your pure, unadulterated intentions always. And not everyone will be able to truly understand that. Like I’ve said, truly blessed are those who tried to get to know you beneath what meets the eye. You are not perfect amp; have your flaws but then again when did you ever try to conceal that? What you did was to always stand up for doing the right thing, the harder thing, always! You held on to nothing with greed, not even this position amp; I know that. Because when one holds on to something so tightly they limit themselves amp; you, my love, are limitless.”

She concluded, “Our daughter will see the learning of these 7 years in the father that you are to her. You did good.”