While Shakib was not given an official farewell by his teammates or by the opposition, Indian batting star Virat Kohli did win hearts by gifting the former Bangladesh captain a bat during the presentation ceremony in Kanpur.

Virat Kohli gifted Shakib Al Hasan a bat after the Kanpur Test as a token of appreciation. Shakib announced the possibility of his last Test series being against South Africa or India, citing safety concerns upon returning to Bangladesh amid political unrest and changes in leadership.

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Kohli reached the landmark in the 25th over of India's first innings, continuing to cement his place among cricket’s all-time greats. At 35 years old, Kohli becomes only the fourth player in the history of the game to reach this elite mark.

In a gesture that has sparked mixed reactions among cricket fans, Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli presented a signed bat to Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan following India's triumphant victory in the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli was sharp to take the DRS which eventually saved him at Kanpur. Mehidy Hasan Miraz bowled the perfect delivery to Kohli on Tuesday, the ball stayed low and the former India captain did not get a bat on that.