WATCH: Virat Kohli Gets Special Mention In Armed Forces Joint Briefing, DGMO Rajiv Ghai Draws Parallel Between Cricket And Military Operation
Director General of Military Operations from all three services held a joint media briefing on Monday regarding Operation Sindoor, detailing India's coordinated military strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.
During the special briefing, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, the DGMO, mentioned Virat Kohli, one of cricket's greatest legends, as he announced his retirement from the five-day format of the game.
Calling Virat his favourite cricketer, Lt Gen Ghai said, "I was watching Virat Kohli announce his retirement from Test cricket. Like many Indians, he is my favourite cricketer."
He then drew a parallel between cricket and military operations. "Back in the 70s, during the famous Ashes series between Australia and England, two of Australia’s legendary fast bowlers—Jeff Thomson and Dennis Lillee—wreaked havoc on the English batting line-up. Their dominance was so overwhelming that the Australians came up with a saying: 'From ashes to ashes and from dust to dust, if Thommo don't get you, then Lillee surely must.' If you look closely at the layers, you’ll understand what I mean—even if you manage to get through all of them, one layer of this grid system is bound to catch you,"* he said.
Earlier today, ending speculation surrounding his retirement from Test cricket—which had gained traction after Rohit Sharma's retirement—Virat Kohli announced his decision to retire from the format.
The former India skipper penned an emotional note on his Instagram handle about his decision, writing: "It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life."
"There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever."
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