Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has demanded that Virat Kohli should be awarded Bharat Ratna which is India’s highest civilian honour. Raina felt that he deserved recognition for his immense contribution to Indian cricket. Kohli announced his sudden retirement from Tests on May 12 and left everyone stunned as the decision came just ahead of the very crucial England series.
Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma Retired From Tests
First Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Tests and just after 5 days Virat Kohli decided to bid farewell to the format. He is India’s 4th highest run-scorer in Tests, he has 9230 runs in 123 Tests which includes 30 centuries.
Suresh Raina Wants Virat Kohli To Be Honoured With Bharat Ratna
Speaking to Star Sports, when Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders match did not take place due to rain, Suresh Raina mentioned that he was the perfect candidate for Bharat Ratna and this would be the best tribute for a player who took Indian cricket to a completely different level. Under his captaincy India became number one Test team for 42 months. Till now only Sachin Tendulkar is the cricketer to receive Bharat Ratna in 2014 at the age of 40. Raina further went on to appeal that BCCI should plan a farewell for Virat Kohli at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
“He Should Be Given A Retirement Match” Says Raina
“I feel the Indian government should award him the Bharat Ratna because he has achieved so many things for India,” he said.
“I also feel he should be given a retirement match in Delhi. His family and coach would have been there to support him. After doing so much for the country, you communicate with him because he deserves a retirement match.”
