Tendulkar recalls thread gesture as Kohli retires
New Delhi, May 12 -- Batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Monday led tributes to Virat Kohli on his retirement from Test cricket, recalling a deeply personal gesture from the former India captain during his own farewell Test in 2013.
"As you retire from Tests, I'm reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since," Tendulkar posted on X.
"You have given Indian cricket so much more than just runs - you have given it a new generation of passionate fans and players. Your true legacy, Virat, lies in inspiring countless young cricketers to pick up the sport," h...
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