"This victory is as much yours as it’s mine," wrote Virat Kohli in a message to Anushka Sharma after the Indian Men's Cricket Team brought home the T20 World Cup on June 29. Thanking his wife for her immense support throughout his journey, the cricketer shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, acknowledging her unwavering belief in him. "None of this would remotely be possible without you my love. You keep me humble, grounded and you always say it how it is with absolute honesty," Kohli wrote.
Virat Kohli's Message For Anushka Sharma
An emotional Virat Kohli immediately video called Anushka Sharma and their children after his team's T20 World Cup victory, directly expressing his gratitude to his family. Unable to control his tears of joy, Kohli's expressions tugged at the heartstrings of many fans. He was also seen making goofy faces while talking to his children.
While not physically together, his gesture of sharing the special moment with his family highlighted their integral role in his success. In an Instagram post, Kohli shared a photograph with Sharma and wrote, "I couldn’t be more grateful for you... Thank you and I love you for being YOU," coupled with heart emojis.
Earlier, the Bollywood actress too shared a photograph of Kohli holding the trophy with the tricolour flag on his shoulders. In an Instagram post that broke the internet, Sharma wrote, "I love this man @virat.kohli. So grateful to call you my home. Now go have a glass of sparkling water for me to celebrate this!"
The Indian Men's Team could not contain their emotions after their win, as they celebrated their victory with unrestrained jubilation. Many of the players got sentimental as they lifted the trophy that they had waited years for. Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Rohit Sharma were seen shedding tears as they embraced each other in relief.
Sharma shared another photo with the team celebrating their win. In the caption, she expressed, "Our daughter’s biggest concern was if all the players had someone to hug them after she saw them cry on TV….. Yes, My darling, they were hugged by 1.5 billion people. What a phenomenal victory and what a legendary achievement! CHAMPIONS - CONGRATULATIONS!"
The World Cup win was not only a moment of pride for Team India but also a heart-touching experience for the country's die-hard cricket aficionados. Many of India's favourites, including Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from T20Is, leaving fans with a sense of bittersweet nostalgia.