Fortunate to Umpire His Tests: Dharmasena on Kohli’s Retirement
Virat Kohli, one of the most successful and dominant batters in modern cricket, recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. The 36-year-old Indian cricketer has been a force to reckon with in the longest format of the game, and his retirement has sent shockwaves throughout the cricketing world. To mark this occasion, Kumar Dharmasena, a former Sri Lankan cricketer and umpire, took to Instagram to share a special memento from his collection – a signed jersey of Virat Kohli.
Dharmasena, who has had the privilege of umpiring several high-profile matches, including a few featuring Kohli, expressed his gratitude for having had the opportunity to officiate in the Indian cricketer’s Test matches. “I was fortunate to umpire a few of his Test matches,” Dharmasena wrote on his Instagram post. “He is one of the greatest batters I’ve ever seen.”
The signed jersey, which now holds a special place in Dharmasena’s collection, is a testament to the respect and admiration he has for Kohli’s incredible skills and achievements on the field. As an umpire, Dharmasena has had the privilege of observing Kohli’s batting up close, and he has undoubtedly been impressed by the Indian cricketer’s dominance in Test cricket.
Kohli’s Test career has been nothing short of remarkable. With over 7,200 runs in 27 Tests, he is one of the most successful batsmen in the history of the format. His average of 51.83 is a testament to his consistency and ability to adapt to different conditions and oppositions. Kohli has also been known for his incredible run-scoring abilities, having scored 20 centuries and 23 half-centuries in his Test career.
Dharmasena’s praise for Kohli is not limited to his batting prowess alone. The former umpire has also spoken about Kohli’s leadership skills, which have been instrumental in India’s success in Test cricket. “He is an exceptional leader, and his passion for the game is infectious,” Dharmasena said in an interview. “He has always been a true competitor, and his desire to win is unmatched.”
Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket has been met with widespread tributes and appreciation from the cricketing community. Many of his former teammates and opponents have taken to social media to pay homage to his incredible achievements and contributions to the game. Dharmasena’s signed jersey is just one of many mementos and tributes that will serve as a reminder of Kohli’s incredible career in Test cricket.
As Kohli moves on to focus on other formats, including ODIs and T20Is, cricket fans around the world will undoubtedly miss his presence in the longest format of the game. However, his legacy in Test cricket is secure, and he will be remembered as one of the greatest batters in the history of the format.
Dharmasena’s signed jersey is a fitting tribute to Kohli’s incredible career in Test cricket. It serves as a reminder of the respect and admiration that Dharmasena has for Kohli’s skills and achievements on the field. As the former umpire wishes Kohli good luck for his future endeavors, fans around the world will undoubtedly be watching with bated breath to see what the 36-year-old has in store for them.
