- By Bornika Das
- Mon, 12 May 2025 02:33 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Virat Kohli’s Quotes: India’s star and the world’s most influential cricketer, Virat Kohli, has retired from Test Cricket. Having 123 caps, 9230 runs, 30 centuries and 31 fifties throughout his cricket career, Kohli has announced his retirement from the longest format of the game. His decision came after Rohit Sharma’s surprise retirement announcement from the red-ball format last week. The 36-year-old batsman took to Instagram to announce his decision. He wrote, “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.” He also added, “ "There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for.”
With his retirement announcement from Test Cricket, it is time for all his fans to look at the unwavering dedication, relentless ambition and true spirit Virat Kohli has borne throughout his career and life. From being a simple Delhi boy who loved cricket and had big dreams to becoming one of the most celebrated cricketers in the world, Virat Kohli’s journey has been nothing less than a masterclass. His life, both on and off field, is filled with lessons that talk about how to work hard, stay focused under pressure and constantly evolve. While he says, “"I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way,” shows that he has not only evolved in his career but also as a person. Here are the top ten quotes by Virat Kohli that talk about hard work and ambition.
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Motivational Quotes By Virat Kohli That Will Motivate You
“Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success.”
“No cricket team in the world depends on one or two players. The team always plays to win.”
“I love playing under pressure. In fact, if there's no pressure, then I'm not in the perfect zone.”
“Whatever you want to do, do with full passion and work really hard towards it. Don't look anywhere else. There will be a few distractions, but if you can be true to yourself, you will be successful for sure.”
“I always dreamt of holding the bat and winning games for India. That was my inspiration to take up cricket.”
“Irrespective of whether you have talent or not, one has to work hard. Just being talented doesn't mean anything; you can end up wasting it before you realize.”
“A fit body gives you confidence. And there's nothing more impressive than a great attitude, which you can wear on your sleeve. But you'll have to remember the difference between being rude and being confident.”
“My priority is cricket. Everything that I get apart from it is a result of the effort on the field. Everything else follows. I am pretty aware of my priorities, and I don't really focus on things that are not as important to me as cricket.”
“I'm not someone who sits at home and doesn't like to go out, doesn't like to watch movies. I like to live my life.”
“I always had a sense of discipline in me. However, there was a time when I couldn't divide my time properly between off-field things and on-field assignments. The focus would be missing at times, and that would affect my preparation for matches. I managed to change that.”
