Angad Bedi’s emotional tribute to Virat Kohli, requests a grand farewell after the cricketers' test retirement

Virat Kohli’s announcement of his retirement from Test cricket took the nation by surprise, leaving fans devastated and urging him to change his mind. Adding his voice to the collective appeal, Angad Bedi shared a heartfelt message, reflecting the sentiments of millions across India. He wondered aloud if such a remarkable legacy deserved to end so quietly.Reflecting on Sachin Tendulkar’s Iconic FarewellTaking to Instagram, Angad recently expressed his feelings following Kohli’s announcement of retirement from Test cricket. Reflecting on a memorable moment in cricket history, he recalled Sachin Tendulkar’s emotional farewell at Wankhede Stadium in 2013. The actor wrote, “Wankhede, 2013. The sun dipped low, the chants grew loud, and the world stood still. Sachin Tendulkar's farewell speech, etched in the soul of a billion hearts. Such an icon, that when he got out, TVs got turned off! We thought we'd never feel that again.”Praising Virat Kohli’s ImpactExpressing his admiration for Virat, Angad said, “Enter Virat. Not just a player, but a force. He gave our team his fire, his swagger, his soul. Every chase became a charge, every match became a moment. And now it just ends with a post on a screen? Can a legacy so big fade so quietly?”.A Plea to the Cricket Board and Virat KohliAppealing directly to the cricket board, Bedi urged, “Talk to Virat. Convince him to reconsider.” Speaking to Kohli, he expressed that the nation is not ready to let go. He added, “Come back, one last time. For us. For the girl in the stands with your name on her back. For the guy in the gullies imitating your stance. For the older fans rooting for you like their own son. For the spirit you gave a billion believers.”Deserving a Grand Send-OffAngad expressed that Kohli deserved a grand send-off, and that supporters deserved the chance to watch him take the crease one last time. His wife, Neha Dhupia, also agreed with his emotions and commented, “Angad (red heart emoji) … @virat.kohli we need our king back!".Virat Kohli’s ReturnMeanwhile, Virat Kohli is scheduled to make his return to the IPL 2025 action starting May 17.