Just a day after surprising the world with his Test retirement, Virat Kohli was seen with Anushka Sharma in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Dressed simply and keeping a low profile, the couple’s visit seemed to be a peaceful and personal break after a major decision.As reported by India Today on May 13 the couple visited their spiritual guide, Premanand Maharaj, in what many are calling a peaceful and personal pause after a major life decision.A sudden goodbye to test cricketOn May 12, Kohli shocked cricket fans by announcing his retirement from Test cricket. Known for his fierce dedication to the longest format of the game, the news quickly became a hot topic in the sports world.Anushka’s loving tributeWhile many fans and cricketers shared their feelings about Kohli’s retirement, it was his wife Anushka Sharma’s heartfelt message that truly stood out. She didn’t focus on records or achievements — instead, she celebrated the quiet strength Kohli showed behind the scenes. “They’ll talk about the records and the milestones — but I’ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler — and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege.”Along with the message, Anushka also shared a lovely candid photo of the two of them smiling on a cricket field . She added another beautiful line that summed up her pride and love for him, writing: “my love, you’ve earned every bit of this goodbye.”A glimpse into life after retirementWhile Kohli hasn’t yet revealed his detailed plans for life after cricket, he has hinted in the past that travel might be a big part of it, especially with Anushka by his side. Speaking at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab Summit a few months ago, he had said: “I actually don’t know what I will be doing post-retirement. Recently, I asked a teammate the same question and got the same reply. Yeah, but maybe a lot of traveling.”It looks like that travel dream has already begun. Their visit to Vrindavan could be the first of many peaceful retreats. This isn’t the first time Virat and Anushka have looked to spirituality during a big transition. Over the past few years, they’ve been spotted visiting several spiritual centres around India. From Rishikesh to Uttarakhand, these visits often happen during meaningful phases of their lives.
