Which IPL franchise had the best farewell post for Virat Kohli?

Which IPL franchise had the best farewell post for Virat Kohli?

From military briefings to IPL franchises getting emotional, Virat Kohli’s retirement announcement brought the sentimentality out of Indians of all hues on Monday.

The franchises united as one in paying short tributes in social media posts as the truth of his exit sunk in. Easily the most influential Indian cricketer of last decade and four years, Kohli’s retirement also brought our emotional waves from franchises which are otherwise rivals. But on the day, it was unfettered love for him as well as Rohit Sharma as it finally sunk in that both will no longer play in whites.

While Rajasthan Royals were bombastic I calling his presence o. The field ‘absolute cinema’, Delhi Capitals expressed waves of sadness at his exit. Kolkata Knight Riders echoed the romantic’s heart by posting, “Koi toh Ro-Ko” – someone stop Kohli and Rohit.

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Kohli’s franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru and arch rivals Chennai Super Kings both showed their innate love for Test cricket revisiting Kohli’s iconic
“For 60 overs they should feel Hell out there,” huddle talk that inspired a Test win. CSK recalled Perth and Virat.

RCB was effusive as expected. “But his legacy lives on, etched in time and carved in pride. â™žī¸đŸĨš
& Thank you, Virat Kohli, for the fire, the bravery, and the unmatched passion. â¤ī¸â€đŸ”Ĩ & You didn’t just play this format, you elevated it. 👑đŸĢĄâ€

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Sunrisers Hyderabad noted that both Hitman and King had “inspired an entire generation and made all of India proud” while thanking Kohli for redefining Tests. LSG ran a reel asking him if he could review retirement through DRS.

Mumbai Indians kept it short and sweet saying, ‘Farewell, Cap #269 đŸĢĄđŸ‡ŽđŸ‡ŗâ€™

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Both KKR and GT had their captains pen messages for Kohli. Ajinkya Rahane said, “It’s been a special journey sharing the field with you. So many great memories and partnerships together.” While Gill penned a heartfelt post pledging to carry forward his Test legacy.

Here’s a selection of their posts:

RAJASTHAN ROYALS

You made it feel like Absolute Cinema, every day out of five. Thank you, Virat Kohli đŸ‡ŽđŸ‡ŗđŸ‘‘

DELHI CAPITALS

The King may sign off but his legacy won’t 👑 Thank you, Virat 🐐 & Didn’t think it would be the last one in whites 😔 & We weren’t ready for this đŸĨē & 14 years on this planet felt like seconds while watching you bat, King đŸĨšđŸĢ°

CHENNAI SUPER KINGS

A career that’s a testament to Test cricket’s spirit! Thank You, Virat Kohli! đŸ‡ŽđŸ‡ŗ & The Celebration. The Aggression đŸ’ĨđŸ’¯ & LEGENDARY THROUGHOUT! âŦ✨The field will miss you in whites, Virat! đŸ‡ŽđŸ‡ŗ & The BGT Glory 🏆✨ & For 60 overs they should feel hell out there” đŸ’Ĩ & Perth & Virat >>>>✨

KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS

The 𝐠đĢ𝐞𝐚𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 bids adieu! #269 đŸ’™â™žī¸ & Koi toh RO-KOâ€Ļ! đŸĨē💙 & A heartfelt message from Ajju to Virat đŸĨšđŸ’™ “It’s been a special journey sharing the field with you. So many great memories and partnerships together.

SUNRISERS HYDERABAD

Inspired an entire generation and made all of đŸ‡ŽđŸ‡ŗ proud 🤍🙌 Thankyou, Hitman & King & Thank you, Virat, for redefining Test cricket đŸ‡ŽđŸ‡ŗ

PUNJAB KINGS

This is what 𝐊đĸ𝐧𝐠đŦ do! & Lived it. Loved it. Conquered it. & RO-KO Forever! â¤ī¸ & Cap âžĄī¸ 269 Memories âžĄī¸ Infinite Thank You Kohli! â¤ī¸

ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURU

Set the highest standards and lived by them! đŸ’¯ & Virat Kohli, đŸ‡ŽđŸ‡ŗâ€™s most successful Test captain ever! đŸĢĄ & Countless moments. One unshakable legacy! 👑 & Standing in the hall of fame, 🐐 The world’s gonna remember your name, đŸ™‡â€â™‚ī¸ The man with the brightest flame. đŸ”Ĩ #ThankYouVirat 👑 & The Greatest Ambassador of Test Cricket. Period. 🐐 #ThankYouVirat 👑 & This will go down as the greatest pep talk in the history of Test Cricket. â¤ī¸â€đŸ”Ĩ We’ll miss this. #ThankYouVirat 👑 For 60 overs they should feel Hell out there & The curtain falls on a monumental Test Era & But his legacy lives on, etched in time and carved in pride. â™žī¸đŸĨš & Thank you, Virat Kohli, for the fire, the bravery, and the unmatched passion. â¤ī¸â€đŸ”Ĩ & You didn’t just play this format, you elevated it. 👑đŸĢĄ & The walk, Those shots, Those expressions, Those celebrations. We’ll miss them all. We’ll miss them all. â¤ī¸â€đŸŠš #ThankYouVirat 👑 & Thank You, Virat. #269 👑 & Test Cricket will never be the same again! đŸĨē

LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS

Retirement ka decision review ho sakta hai kya? đŸĨš & ⤜āĨ‹ ⤖ā¤ŧ⤤āĨā¤Ž ā¤šāĨ‹ ⤕ā¤ŋ⤏āĨ€ ā¤œā¤—ā¤š, ⤝āĨ‡ ā¤ā¤¸ā¤ž ⤏ā¤ŋ⤞⤏ā¤ŋā¤˛ā¤ž ā¤¨ā¤šāĨ€ā¤‚ đŸĢļ & Now watching: No. 18’s No. 81 💙 & Simply the best 🐐 & Thank you for the Virat memories in whites, King 👑

GUJARAT TITANS

No.18 in whites, No.1 in our hearts 💙 & From the fire in his eyes to roars that shook stadiums, he redefined Test cricket for India đŸ‡ŽđŸ‡ŗ Thank you, King 👑 & Bđ—Ĩđ—ĸ𝗞đ—ĸDE forever đŸ’™đŸ‡ŽđŸ‡ŗ & Frim Prince to King
“Anything I write for you Paaji will never capture what I feel or what impact you’ve had on me.
From watching you bat when I was 13 and wondering how someone could bring that kind of energy to the field – to sharing the field with you and realising no one else possibly can. You’ve not just inspired a generation, you’ve reshaped mindset of millions. I know how much Test cricket meant to you and I hope our generation can carry forward the same fire and commitment. Thankyou for everything. Happy retirement.”

MUMBAI INDIANS

Farewell, Cap #269 đŸĢĄđŸ‡ŽđŸ‡ŗ

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