India skipper Virat Kohli has put an end to all rumours and speculation regarding his marriage by announcing on Twitter that he has tied the knot with long term girlfriend and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma.
The 29-year-old posted an image of the marriage ceremony along with a caption which read: “Today we have promised each other to be bound in love for ever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey.”
Once the superstar confirmed the news on social media, wishes started pouring in from all quarters for Mr. and Mrs. Kohli.
Anushka being a Bollywood star meant the film fraternity would be on of the first to wish the the couple on social media. Film-maker Karan Johar wished the couple the very best.
Huge congratulations and tons of love to @AnushkaSharma and @imVkohli ….beautiful couple and I wish them and their loved ones the best years ahead ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cI2PCrom38
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) December 11, 2017
Former India batting stalwart VVS Laxman is always prompt and he was one of the first cricketers to wish the couple.
Wishing @imVkohli and @AnushkaSharma a very happy married life. #VirushkaWEDDING pic.twitter.com/dXCbN39L17
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 11, 2017
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif chimed in with the wishes too.
Congratulations Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma . May you have a blissful life together. #VirushkaWEDDINGpic.twitter.com/U6BbAaC5SE
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 11, 2017
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh cheekily pointed out that Kohli would now be taking on vice-captain duties at home.
From now onwards @imVkohli will happily be the vice captain at home … hail the new captain @AnushkaSharma …. once again wish you a happy married life. pic.twitter.com/F6Eg5wFbtd
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) December 11, 2017
Wishes poured in from across the border too as Pakistan pace spearhead Mohammed Amir payed his compliments.
Congrats bro god bless u👍👍👍👍
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) December 11, 2017
Suresh Raina was on hand to wish the couple too on their joyous day.
There’s no better union than the union of love! Congrats @imVkohli and @AnushkaSharma
Wish you both a very happy married life! So happy for you guys! 😊 pic.twitter.com/g8VsF2MSEI— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) December 11, 2017
Former India captain Saurav Ganguly too relayed his wishes for the current incumbent.
Congratulations @imVkohli and @AnushkaSharma ….have a great life and lots of happiness
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) December 11, 2017
Famous cricket commentator and TV personality Harsha Bhogle also delivered his congratulations to the couple.
Wish @imVkohli and @AnushkaSharma the very best in life together. You have been fantastic for each other and may it always be that way.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 11, 2017
Virat’s idol and the original superstar of Indian cricket Sachin Tendulkar also extended his wishes to Mr. and Mrs Kohli.
Congratulations and best wishes to the just married @imVkohli and @AnushkaSharma. You both look wonderful together. #Virushka pic.twitter.com/DqcQN7GrpC
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 11, 2017
Self-confessed Kohli fan and England women’s cricketer Danielle Wyatt also took to Twitter to wish the couple.
Congratulations @imVkohli & @AnushkaSharma ☺️💍
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) December 11, 2017
The Kohli-owned Indian Super League football club FC Goa did not miss out on wishing their boss the very best in his new innings.
Our co-owner @imVkohli starts a new innings today. The Gaurs wish him and his wife @AnushkaSharma all the very best for this new journey they are about to embark on! #HappyMarriedLife pic.twitter.com/jQnZFOmBzO
— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) December 11, 2017
