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Suresh Raina Leads Push for Bharat Ratna and Farewell Match for Virat Kohli

Following Virat Kohli's sudden Test retirement, Raina and cricketing figures call for India's highest civilian honor and a ceremonial farewell in Delhi.

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Overview

  • Virat Kohli announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket on May 12, concluding a career with 9,230 runs, 30 centuries, and 31 fifties in 123 matches.
  • Suresh Raina has formally urged the Indian government to award Kohli the Bharat Ratna, citing his immense contributions to Indian cricket.
  • Raina also requested the BCCI to organize a farewell match for Kohli in Delhi, his hometown, to honor his legacy in front of family and fans.
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans paid tribute to Kohli on May 17 by wearing white jerseys during a rain-affected IPL match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
  • No official decisions have been made yet regarding the Bharat Ratna or a farewell match, but a coordinated campaign involving fans and cricketing figures is gaining momentum.