Kohli Says Beard Dye Sparked His Test Exit Decision

 

Kohli Reveals Test Exit Trigger Beard Dye!

In his first public comments since retiring from Test cricket last May, Virat Kohli offered a surprisingly candid – and humorous – insight into his decision while attending Yuvraj Singh's YouWeCan charity event in Mumbai.

The Telling Sign
When host Gaurav Kapoor mentioned how much Kohli is missed on the field, the batting legend pointed to his appearance: "I just coloured my beard two days ago. You know it's time when you are colouring your beard every four days," Kohli stated, drawing laughter and applause from the star-studded gathering that included Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Chris Gayle, and coach Gautam Gambhir.

YUVRAJ SINGH HUGGING VIRAT KOHLI ❤️

Cricket gave us moments. Brotherhood gave us this. 🫂#ViratKohli #YuvrajSingh pic.twitter.com/GAHpweyJcO

— Ganesh 🇮🇳 (@GaneshVerse) July 9, 2025

Shastri's Shield: Crucial for Success
Kohli reserved deep gratitude for former head coach Ravi Shastri, crediting him as fundamental to his Test achievements. "Honestly, if I wasn't working with him... what happened in Test cricket wouldn't have been possible," Kohli emphasized. He highlighted Shastri's clarity and protective nature: "The clarity which we had together is very hard to find... Even he hadn't backed me the way he did... those press conferences where he took the bullets from the front line. Things would have been different."

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Cherished Bonds & Yuvraj's Influence
Reflecting on his early days, Kohli fondly recalled being nurtured by seniors like Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Zaheer Khan. "Him, bhajju pa and Zaheer Khan took me under their wings... made me comfortable in the dressing room... made me aware of the lifestyle of getting to the top. These are the bonds I would cherish for the rest of my life."

He specifically remembered a standout 2017 ODI against England in Cuttack: "Top-order got out early and Yuvi pa got 150 I think and MS scored 110... I still remember telling KL or someone that this is like childhood days watching on big tv... I have a lot of love and respect for him. It's a pleasure being here and I won't do it for any other person but him."

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Kohli's heartfelt tribute underscored the deep personal connections forged during his illustrious career, even as he humorously acknowledged the passage of time that led to his Test exit.

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