“Remember the tears you never showed” Anushka Sharma pens emotional tribute to husband Virat Kohli

After Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May 2025, his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma shared an emotional note on social media. In her tribute, Anushka didn’t just speak about the runs, milestones, or records. Instead, she highlighted the silent battles Kohli fought, the tears he never showed, and the love he gave to the longest format of the game.

“Remember the tears you never showed” Anushka Sharma Pens Emotional Tribute to Husband Virat Kohli

Anushka Sharma wrote, “They’ll talk about the records and the milestones — but I’ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler — and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege.”

 

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“Somehow, I always imagined you’d retire from international cricket in whites — But you’ve always followed your heart, and so I just want to say my love, you’ve earned every bit of this goodbye,” She added.

Virat often mentions Anushka’s support for him in his tough phases off the field. The emotional tribute quickly went viral, with fans appreciating the support and deep bond shared between the couple during this important phase of Kohli’s life.

Virat announced his retirement from Test cricket on 12th May 2025 via social media post, saying, “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.

There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.

As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for.

I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile.

#269, signing off.”