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Kohli's retirement a timely reminder that stars also need their down time

They may seem invincible on the field, but sports icons have vulnerable moments too-and need time and space to recover

Virat Kohli
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Hopefully, Kohli’s courageous step will inspire his fans to prioritise what is really important.

Chintan Girish Modi

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Virat Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket has led to collective heartbreak among the legions of fans rooting for him. While the disappointment is understandable, so is Kohli’s steadfast refusal to consider professional success as the only measure of a life well-lived. In the current climate of hyper-productivity, rest is often misunderstood as self-sabotage. Hopefully, Kohli’s courageous step will inspire his fans to prioritise what is really important.
 
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