India’s DGMO Talks About Virat Kohli During Operation Sindoor Briefing
Following Virat Kohli’s shock retirement from Test cricket, India’s DGMO, Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai, praised him during a press briefing on Operation Sindoor, India’s targeted strike on terror hubs across nine Pakistani cities. Ghai remarked that despite the serious military updates, Kohli remains his favourite cricketer, echoing the sentiment of many Indians.
With the retirement of Virat Kohli from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, tributes poured in from all corners of the country, including an unexpected one from the Indian Army. During a press briefing on “Operation Sindoor”, a strategic military action targeting nine Pakistani cities with terror infrastructure, India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, made a personal reference to Kohli.
INDIAN DGMO RAJIV GHAI ON VIRAT KOHLI…!!!! 🇮🇳🥹
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 12, 2025
– Kohli has won the heart of everyone. pic.twitter.com/nxIZzU6PvH
While addressing the media about the sensitive operation and military engagement with Pakistan, Ghai acknowledged Kohli’s retirement and praised him, stating, “Like every Indian, he’s always my favourite”. Kohli’s decision to walk away from Test cricket has left fans and the cricketing world emotional.
The timing of his retirement, coinciding with one of India’s major military announcements, highlighted how deeply ingrained his legacy is in the national consciousness. While the DGMO insisted it wasn’t a day to discuss cricket, he couldn’t help but mention Kohli, reflecting the cricketer’s wide-reaching influence.
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