Mumbai, May 12 -- Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap paid an emotional tribute to cricketer Virat Kohli after he announced his retirement from test cricket on Monday morning.

Taking to his Instagram handle, the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' director shared a rare throwback photo of a young Virat Kohli, which featured the star player from his early days in domestic cricket.

In the picture, Kohli is seen wearing a National Cricket Academy jersey as he poses for the camera.

While sharing Virat Kohli's throwback photo, director Anurag Kashyap penned a heartwarming message for the cricketer. He wrote, "This young man who went on to rule the pitch and our hearts. Lots of love champ. You will be missed in the test cricket."

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