Mentor’s Pride, Cricket’s Loss: Rajkumar Sharma Reflects on Kohli’s Rise from Dreamer to Legend

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Virat Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket has sent a wave of emotion through the cricketing world, none more heartfelt than the tribute from his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma. Sharma, who mentored Kohli from his earliest days in Delhi, took to social media to share his pride and gratitude, reflecting on the remarkable journey of a young dreamer who became a red-ball legend.

Key Highlights:

A Coach's Ode: Sharma's words encapsulated Kohli's journey: "From a little boy with dreams in his eyes to a legend who dominated the red-ball landscape. To have seen you grow, fight, inspire, and lead has been the biggest happiness of my life. Test cricket will miss your passion, but your legacy will be permanent. I am proud of you, Virat."
Kohli’s Test Legacy: Kohli retires as India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in Tests, amassing 9,230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. As captain, he led India to 40 wins in 68 matches, setting new benchmarks for fitness, aggression, and leadership.
Emotional Impact: Sharma confessed to feeling "gutted" upon Kohli's retirement, emphasizing the strong bond between mentor and protégé. The cricketing community, including legends Sachin Tendulkar and AB de Villiers, became part of celebrating Kohli's remarkable career.
Kohli's Farewell: Kohli thanked Test cricket for the experience and lessons learned, stating, "I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for."

Kohli’s red-ball journey ends, but his legacy, as Sharma’s tribute shows, will inspire generations.

Sources: Tribune India, Times Now News, Al Jazeera, NDTV, Free Press Journal

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