On the retirement of New Zealand legend Kane Williamson, Virat Kohli shared an emotional post, recalling their friendship and wishing him well for the future.
Virat Kohli shared a picture with Williamson on the social media platform 'X'. In his post, he expressed the deep bond and respect between the two.
Kohli wrote that the journey from being opponents to friends over the years has been wonderful. He praised the experience of playing against Williamson and watching him bat.
"More than that I value our friendship and our mutual respect which is based on a similar view of the game and life. I always cherish the moments we have shared together and the conversations we have. All the best my brother for the next chapter. You have done your job. Now you deserve to enjoy it all and relax. Well done my friend, life has just begun."
Kohli's message reflects the off-field friendship between two great players, which cricket fans will always remember.
The international careers of Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli began around the same time. Both took their respective teams to new heights and also left their mark with their captaincy.
It is an interesting coincidence that under Williamson's captaincy, New Zealand won the World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2021. In that historic match, they defeated the Indian team captained by Virat Kohli.
Kane Williamson is the highest run-scorer for New Zealand in international cricket. He has also scored the most centuries for his country.
Debuting in 2010, Williamson played a total of 378 matches across all three formats. During this time, he scored 19,346 runs with the help of 48 centuries and 103 half-centuries, a testament to his illustrious career.
His performance in Test cricket was extraordinary. He scored 9515 runs in 110 matches at an average of 54.06, including 33 centuries. He also scored 15 centuries in ODIs.
Williamson's retirement marks the end of an era in cricket. His calm and graceful captaincy and brilliant batting will always be remembered. Kohli's message provides a fitting farewell to this great player.
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