Anushka Sharma writes a heart-warming letter as Virat Kohli steps down as Test Captain

The news of Virat Kohli stepping down as Test captain of the Indian cricket team came as a huge shock on Saturday. Fans are still in denial that one of the best cricketers ever will no longer be India’s captain in any format.

As Kohli announced his decision, his wife and successful Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma took to social media and penned down a long note on him. Sharing images of Kohli and her, she 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 and I having a chat later that day and him joking about how quickly your beard will start turning grey. We all had a good laugh about it. Since that day, I have seen more than just your beard turning grey.”

She went on to add, “I have seen growth. Immense growth. Around you and within you. And yes, I am very proud of your growth as the captain of the Indian National Cricket team and what achievements the team had under your leadership. But I am proud of the growth you achieved within you.”

Sharing an interesting anecdote from Kohli’s early days in cricket, she wrote, “In 2014, we were so young and naive. Thinking that just good intentions, positive drive and 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 & 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 & this is what you expected from everyone. You've been unconventional & straightforward. Pretense is your foe and this is what makes you great in my eyes & 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.”

Additionally, she said, “Like I’ve said, truly blessed are those who tried to get to know you beneath what meets the eye. You are not perfect and 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 & I know that. Because when one holds on to something so tightly, they limit themselves & you, my love, are limitless. Our daughter will see the learning of these 7 years in the father that you are to her. You did good.”