Rishi Sunak Pays Tribute to Virat Kohli, Calls Him a "Legend of the Game"

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expresses sadness over Kohli's Test retirement, hailing his career as a superb batsman and astute captain.

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London: Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has paid a heartfelt tribute to Virat Kohli following the Indian cricketer’s retirement from Test cricket. In a tweet, Sunak expressed his sadness over not being able to watch Kohli play one final time this summer, praising his exceptional contributions to the game.

"Sad we won't get to see Virat Kohli one last time this summer. He has been a legend of the game: a superb batsman, an astute captain, and a formidable competitor who always understood the true value of Test cricket," Sunak wrote.

Kohli, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in modern cricket, announced his decision to step away from the Test format, marking the end of an era for Indian cricket. His aggressive style, leadership qualities, and passion for the game have earned him admiration worldwide, including from prominent figures like Sunak.