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Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt message on Friday for Kane Williamson, who announced his retirement from international cricket earlier in the day. Williamson, already retired from T20Is, leaves behind a massive legacy \u2013 he\u2019s New Zealand\u2019s leading run-scorer with 19,346 runs in 378 games, 48 centuries, and six double hundreds to his name.<\/p>\n
Kohli took to X to congratulate Williamson, calling him a \u2018Fab Four\u2019 companion and applauding his incredible career. He ended his message by telling Williamson that \u201clife\u2019s only just begun.\u201d<\/p>\n
Their story goes way back to the 2008 U-19 World Cup. Since then, both have earned their places among cricket\u2019s elite, often facing off but building a genuine friendship in the process. Kohli mentioned how their bond has grown from fierce rivalry to real friendship, and how he can\u2019t wait to catch up with Williamson for a chat.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what Kohli wrote: \u201cFrom an opponent to a friend over the years. It\u2019s been a pleasure watching you bat and compete against you for so long, but what I really treasure is our friendship and the talks we\u2019ve had \u2013 both about cricket and life. I always look forward to our conversations. Wishing you nothing but the best, brother. You\u2019ve done your part, now it\u2019s your turn to relax and enjoy every bit of it. Well done, mate, life\u2019s only just begun.\u201d<\/p>\n
Williamson played his final Test at Lord\u2019s, in the opening match of a three-game series against England. It wasn\u2019t the fairytale finish\u2014he got out for zero in the first innings and managed 18 in the second, as New Zealand lost by 115 runs.<\/p>\n
But runs are only part of the story. Williamson\u2019s impact grew even deeper when he captained New Zealand from 2016 to 2024, leading them to two ICC World Cup finals, three semi-finals, and the historic win in the first ICC World Test Championship in 2021. His calm leadership and class at the crease defined an era for the Black Caps.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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