Siraj pens emotional farewell letter to Virat Kohli

New Delhi, May 12: India pacer Mohammed Siraj took to social media to congratulate his ‘superhero’ after India batter Virat Kohli called curtains to his glorious time in Test cricket.

Kohli, who made his Test debut in 2011, announced his retirement from red-ball cricket on Monday through a social media post. He finished his Test career with 9230 runs in 123 matches at an impressive average of 46.85 with 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries.

Siraj made his Test debut during India’s historic win at the 2020 Border Gavaskar Trophy. Although Kohli was the captain of the side heading into the series, he was forced to fly back to India for the birth of his first child, which resulted in Siraj getting his debut cap from stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane during the second Test at Melbourne.

“To my superhero, Congratulations on this wonderful career you had in Test cricket. Your legacy will stay forever. You have inspired generations of cricketers like me and will continue to do so with your achievements and how you have carried yourself, bhaiya.

“Dressing room won’t be the same without you. Thank you for always backing me and motivating me to do well. Wish you the best. King @virat.kohli Bhaiya,” posted Siraj on Instagram.