Virat Kohli’s Retirement Steals the Show at Military Briefing: DGMO Calls Him His Favourite
During a media briefing on Operation Sindoor, DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai unexpectedly shared his admiration for Virat Kohli.
In a surprising turn of events, India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, mentioned Virat Kohli during a media briefing on India’s Operation Sindoor.
This operation targeted nine Pakistani cities believed to house terror infrastructure, escalating tensions between the two nations. However, what caught everyone’s attention was when the DGMO referred to the Indian cricket legend as his “favourite cricketer.”
“Virat Kohli has taken retirement from Test cricket. Like every Indian, he’s always my favourite,” said Lt. General Rajiv Ghai, adding a personal touch to his statement.
While addressing the media about the ongoing military operations, Lt. General Ghai briefly shifted focus to Kohli’s retirement news.
He expressed his admiration for the 36-year-old cricket icon, saying, “Aaj shyd cricket ki baat bhi karni chahiye, kyuki mai dekh raha tha Virat Kohli ne Test cricket se retirement leli. Kayi bhaartiyo ki tarah mere bhi favourite cricketer hain.”
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Virat Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket took many by surprise, as it came just days before India’s squad for the upcoming England tour in June was expected to be announced.
The announcement marked the end of an era for the batting icon, who had been a pivotal figure in reshaping India’s approach to red-ball cricket. Kohli made his Test debut in 2011, and since then, his performances and leadership have set new standards for the format.
Kohli’s announcement comes shortly after Indian captain Rohit Sharma also stepped away from Test cricket. The former captain’s decision was accompanied by an emotional Instagram post in which he expressed his deep connection with Test cricket.
“Test cricket has tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons that I’ll carry for life. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it feels right,” Kohli shared with his fans.
His retirement marked the end of a remarkable journey in the longest format of the game, one that saw him become one of India’s greatest-ever Test batters.
