When Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma used fake email ids and names while planning for their life's biggest important event

India’s cricketing icon Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, drawing the curtains on a glorious chapter in Indian cricket history. The 36-year-old batsman, who has long been hailed as the torchbearer of the traditional format in an era dominated by T20, leaves behind a staggering legacy. Over the course of 123 Test matches, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs, including 30 centuries, at an impressive average of 46.85. While the decision wasn’t an easy one for him, Kohli’s departure from Test cricket marks the end of an era defined by passion, aggression, and unmatched consistency.

Off the field, Virat’s love story with Bollywood star Anushka Sharma remains one of the most adored tales in recent times. The couple tied the knot in a dreamy, hush-hush ceremony in Tuscany, Italy on December 11, 2017. To keep their wedding under wraps, the duo reportedly used fake names while organising the event. Virat had once shared, in a candid conversation with footballer Sunil Chhetri, that although the fake names weren’t his idea, every guest was instructed to maintain utmost secrecy.



Interestingly, there was never a formal proposal. Their relationship had always been organic — they simply knew they were meant to be. The excitement to build a life together made a grand proposal unnecessary. After the wedding, the couple shared their joy with fans through a heartfelt message, expressing their gratitude and promising to be bound in love forever.

About Virat Kohli’s retirement
Virat Kohli’s retirement announcement came via his Instagram post, where he reflected on his journey, expressing deep gratitude for the game, his teammates, and fans. Kohli, who made his Test debut in 2011, leaves as one of the format’s greats, having scored seven double centuries, the most by an Indian, surpassing legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, and Rahul Dravid. Known for his passion and consistency in whites, Kohli acknowledged the discipline and emotional weight the format demanded, calling it a journey that shaped and taught him immensely. His departure follows a string of retirements from Indian stalwarts, including Ravichandran Ashwin and Rohit Sharma.