Earlier in the day, Kohli took to Instagram to announce the end of his Test career. Accompanied by a photo of himself in India’s iconic white Test jersey, Kohli shared a heartfelt message reflecting on his 14-year journey in the format.

Following are quotes and reaction after India batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from test cricket on Monday, bringing down the curtain on a sparkling career in the longest format of the game.

Virat Kohli’s retirement from test cricket has drawn tributes for the India superstar. Former opponents, teammates and officials insist Kohli's impact should be measured not just by his numbers but how he changed his country’s mindset toward the longer format.