India batting great Virat Kohli announced his retirement from test cricket on Monday, bringing down the curtain on a glorious career in the longest format that leaves a huge void in the team just days after captain Rohit Sharma ended his red ball career.

India great Virat Kohli has retired from test cricket after playing 123 matches in his glorious 14-year red-ball career

Virat Kohli's retirement from test cricket drew tributes for the India superstar, with former opponents, teammates and officials insisting his impact should be measured not just by his numbers but how he changed his country’s attitude toward the longer format.