Anushka Sharma on Virat Kohli stepping down as Test Captain: "You held on to nothing with greed, not even this position"

Anushka Sharma penned a long heartfelt note for husband Virat Kohli as he announced that he is stepping down as Indian cricket Team ’s test Captain . The announcement from the cricketer came after India’ defeat against South Africa in the recent test series and to the millions of his fans by surprise.

Sharing pictures of the cricketer in his whiter jersey, Anushka expressed pride in Virat’s achievements as Captain and spoke about the growth he has shown as a sportsman since he took over from cricketer MS Dhoni in 2014 as Captain.

Looking back at Virat’s journey as Captain Anushka wrote, “I remember the day in 2014 when you told me that you have been made the captain as MS had decided to retire from test cricket. I remember MS, you & I having a chat later that day & him joking about how quickly your beard will start turning grey. We all had a good laugh about it. Since that day, I’ve seen more than just your beard turning grey. I’ve seen growth. Immense growth. Around you & within you. And yes, I am very proud of your growth as the captain of the Indian National Cricket team & what achievements the team had under your leadership. But I’m more proud of the growth you achieved within you.”

The actress further wrote about how they were young and naïve and unaware of the challenges that came with the job as Captain of the cricket team and how good intentions were sometimes never enough to accomplish the job. She added, “But then, this is life right? It tests you in places where you least expect it to but where you need it the most. And my love, I am so proud of you for not letting anything come in the way of your good intentions. You led by example & gave winning on field every ounce of your energy to the extent that after some losses I’ve sat next to you with tears in your eyes, while you wondered if there's still something more you could have done. This is who you are & this is what you expected from everyone.”

Showering praises on Virat for his many traits that made him stand out as captain, the actress further added, You've been unconventional & straightforward. Pretence is your foe & this is what makes you great in my eyes & the eyes of your admirers. Because underneath all this were your pure, unadulterated intentions always. And not everyone will be able to truly understand that. Like I’ve said, truly blessed are those who tried to get to know you beneath what meets the eye. You are not perfect & have your flaws but then again when did you ever try to conceal that? What you did was to always stand up for doing the right thing, the harder thing, always! You held on to nothing with greed, not even this position & I know that. Because when one holds on to something so tightly they limit themselves & you, my love, are limitless. Our daughter will see the learning of these 7 years in the father that you are to her. You did good ❤”

Virat Kohli had previously stepped down as India’s T20 Captain and now test. Millons of his fans took to social media to express their pride in his journey and also express their shock at his completely unexpected announcement.