Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma made a surprise airport appearance on Monday morning, just minutes before the cricketer stunned fans across the world by announcing his retirement from Test cricket. The couple, spotted at Mumbai airport, was captured by paparazzi as they prepared to fly out of the city.
Despite their hurried schedule, both paused briefly to acknowledge photographers with a smile. In a video shared by celebrity photographer Viral Bhayani, Anushka is seen handing over her identification to Virat and assisting with the luggage. The two, known for their effortless style, were dressed in coordinated comfort — Virat wearing a beige linen shirt and pants, while Anushka opted for an oversized striped shirt in pink and blue, paired with baggy jeans.
Shortly after the appearance, Virat took to Instagram to officially announce his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of a distinguished 14-year career in the game’s longest and most demanding format. “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on,” Kohli wrote in his emotional post. “I have given it everything I had, and it has given me back so much more than I could have hoped for… I will always look back at my Test career with a smile.”
Kohli’s unexpected announcement left fans nostalgic, closing a chapter that included 111 Tests, more than 8,500 runs, and countless memorable moments. His fierce competitiveness, consistency, and leadership helped redefine Indian Test cricket in the modern era.
Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma, who has taken a step back from acting in recent years, remains low-key on the film front. Her last appearance was in the 2018 film Zero, and her upcoming sports biopic Chakda ‘Xpress, based on the life of Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami, is completed and awaiting a release date.