An emotional moment unfolded at the Adelaide Oval as Virat Kohli walked off the field after being dismissed for a duck — his second consecutive in the ongoing ODI series against Australia. What made the moment truly striking wasn’t the dismissal, but Kohli’s calm reaction afterward.

Known for his fiery temperament and competitive spirit, Kohli did not show anger or frustration this time. Instead, he turned toward the stands, raised his bat, and acknowledged the Adelaide crowd — a gesture that quickly sent fans into an emotional frenzy. Social media platforms were flooded with clips of the moment, with fans calling it “the end of an era” and wondering if this was Kohli’s final ODI at Adelaide.

Many online users speculated that the gesture was a silent farewell to one of his favorite venues, where he has scored multiple memorable centuries across formats. “He wasn’t just thanking the fans — he was thanking Adelaide,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter), while another commented, “No anger, no frustration… just gratitude. The legend knows this is probably his last game here.”

Adding fuel to the speculation, Kohli recently announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a 14-year-long red-ball career. Having already stepped away from T20Is, fans now fear this could mark the beginning of his farewell tour in ODIs as well.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri recently said that even if Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to step away soon, their legacies will remain “untouched and unmatched.”

Whether or not Kohli officially retires from ODIs, his farewell gesture at Adelaide has already left millions reflecting on a career defined by unmatched intensity, records, and love for the game.

Watch the viral clip below as Kohli acknowledges the crowd at Adelaide Oval — a ground that has witnessed some of his greatest knocks.

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