Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Visit Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan Post-Test Retirement - Watch!

Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were spotted travelling to Vrindavan to seek the blessings of spiritual teacher Premanand Maharaj just one day after ending his storied Test career. After Kohli announced his retirement, the pair, who are well-known for their strong spiritual convictions, arrived in New Delhi on May 12 and then proceeded to Vrindavan on May 13.

The pair visited Vrindavan for the second time this year. To obtain the blessings of Premanand Ji Maharaj, Virat, Anushka Sharma, and their kids travelled to Vrindavan in January of this year. When the couple arrived at the ashram, Premanand Ji Maharaj greeted them and inquired, "Prasanna ho? (Are you content?)" In response, Virat said, "Ji, abhi thik hain (Yes, I'm okay)." In a gentle reply, Maharaj Ji said, "You should stay well."

For Kohli and Anushka, the trip to Vrindavan is a poignant occasion. When the couple arrived, they were led by disciples who had come to honour Maharajji. The couple has already travelled to Premanand Maharaj. Kohli, Anushka, and their kids also went to the ashram earlier this year following India's heartbreaking 1-3 Test series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Seek Blessing:

Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma से पूज्य महाराज जी की क्या वार्तालाप हुई ? Bhajan Marg pic.twitter.com/7IWWjIfJHB

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After playing 123 Test matches and amassing 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 hundreds and 31 fifties, Kohli, who made his debut in 2011, declared his retirement from the longest format. He became India's most successful Test captain after leading the team in 68 Test matches and winning 40 of them. The 36-year-old announced his intention to retire from Test cricket on Instagram on May 12, just before India's five-match Test series against England began on June 20. Interestingly, he had spent the previous month in negotiations with the BCCI.

Following reports that Kohli had informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his intention prior to the five-match Test series against England next month, Virat announced his retirement from the format. With 40 victories altogether, he put up his spikes as the fourth-most successful Test captain, trailing only Steve Waugh (41 wins), Ricky Ponting (48 wins), and Graeme Smith (53 wins).

On May 17, however, when the IPL 2025 commences, the 36-year-old will be seen in action. As the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who are presently ranked second in the standings, Kohli hopes to lead his side to their first IPL championship.

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