The music world came to a standstill on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, when the legendary Arijit Singh dropped a bombshell. In an emotional social media post, the singer announced his retirement from playback singing, stating he is "calling it off" to focus on independent music. As millions of fans struggled to process the news, a heartwarming wave of nostalgia took over the internet, led by none other than cricket legend Virat Kohli.

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Amidst the sadness, fans dug up ten-year-old tweets from Kohli that reveal he might be Arijit’s biggest admirer. The tweets, dating back to 2016 and 2017, show a side of the aggressive cricketer that is pure, star-struck emotion. In a tweet from January 2016, Kohli candidly wrote, “I am probably one of the biggest fans of Arijit Singh. Mesmerised by his talent and soulful voice. I am short of words actually.”

But the admiration didn't stop there. A year later, in October 2017, Kohli shared a picture with the singer, captioning it, “Pure fanboy moment for me. What an amazing person he is. No one has captivated me with their voice like this man. God bless you Arijit.”

These resurfaced posts have given grieving fans a reason to smile. Social media is now flooded with these screenshots, with users pointing out the mutual respect between the two icons, remembering the time Arijit Singh screamed "I love you, Virat!" mid-concert during the 2023 World Cup.

While Arijit’s decision marks the end of a golden era in Bollywood, these old memories remind us that his voice didn't just top charts; it moved legends. As fans share Kohli’s words, it feels like the cricketer is speaking for the entire nation all over again.