After making the entire nation proud by leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup, star batter Virat Kohli made sure to express his heartfelt appreciation for his wife, Anushka Sharma, recognising her unwavering support and love throughout his journey. Following the triumphant event, Virat shared a beautiful, sun-kissed photograph of the couple, radiating happiness and contentment. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli Video Calls Anushka Sharma And Kids After Team India’s T20 World Cup Win; Fans Love THIS Cute Moment! – WATCH
Virat Kohli From Barbados Video Calling Anushka Sharma
In the picture, both Virat and Anushka, often lovingly referred to as "Virushka" by fans, are seen smiling joyfully. Accompanying the picture, Virat wrote a touching note dedicated to Anushka, highlighting her significant role in his success. He wrote, "None of this would remotely be possible without you, my love. You keep me humble, and grounded, and you always say it how it is with absolute honesty. I couldn't be more grateful for you. This victory is as much yours as it is mine. Thank you and I love you for being YOU @anushkasharma." The heartfelt message quickly garnered attention from fans and celebrities alike, with comments pouring in. Music sensation Badshah commented, "And then he does this." Athiya Shetty added heart emojis, while Shibani Akhtar simply commented, "you two." ALSO READ: India Wins T20 World Cup In Barbados! Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Announce Retirement From T20s
Despite not being physically present in the stands during the thrilling T20 World Cup final against South Africa, Anushka showed her unwavering support for her husband from afar. She later took to social media to celebrate Team India's victory. She shared a touching message reflecting on the win and her daughter’s concern for the players, saying, "Our daughter's biggest concern was if all the players had someone to hug them after she saw them cry on TV... Yes, my darling, they were hugged by 1.5 billion people. What a phenomenal victory and what a legendary achievement!! CHAMPIONS - CONGRATULATIONS!!"
In another post, Anushka shared a picture of Virat lifting the trophy, with a caption expressing her love and admiration: "AND... I love this man @virat.kohli. So grateful to call you my home - now go have a glass of sparkling water for me to celebrate this!" Alongside the celebrations, Virat announced his retirement from T20 internationals. Despite a challenging start in the tournament, where he managed just 75 runs in the first seven innings, Virat stepped up when it mattered most, scoring a crucial 76 runs off 59 balls in the final. His contributions were instrumental in securing the victory, finishing the tournament with 151 runs in eight innings at an average of 18.87 and a strike rate of 112.68.
Over his T20 World Cup career, Virat has amassed 1,292 runs in 35 matches at an average of 58.72 and a strike rate of 128.81, including 15 half-centuries. He remains the highest run-scorer in the history of the tournament, with his best score being an unbeaten 89. This latest victory not only solidified his legacy in cricket but also highlighted the enduring support and love from his wife, Anushka Sharma.
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