Virat Kohli's exit from Test cricket leaves a significant void, comparable to Sachin Tendulkar's retirement. Despite not being as naturally gifted, Kohli's relentless pursuit of excellence transformed Indian cricket,

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned 14 years and included 123 Tests - 68 of them as captain - in which he scored 9230 runs at an average of 46.

A reflection on the superstar's impressive and impactful career as he retires from the longest form of a sport that obsesses his country