His competitiveness was something to behold, his love for Test cricket infectious, and he had this special ability to take you along on the ride

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket. His decision comes before this summer's five-Test tour of England, which starts on 20 June, and follows captain Rohit Sharma's retirement on Wednesday. Kohli, 36, has played 123 Tests for India and scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85.

Virat Kohli shocked the world by announcing his retirement from Test cricket on Monday. International media, including The New York Times, The Times London, and The Sydney Morning Herald, paid heartfelt tributes to India’s most successful Test captain.