London, May 12 -- As the cricketing world comes to terms with the end of an era following Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket, tributes have poured in from across the globe, not just from players, pundits and fans, but even from the corridors of political power.

Among the many voices acknowledging Kohli's immense contribution to the game was former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who took to X to express his admiration for the Indian cricketing icon.

"Sad we won't get to see @imVkohli one last time this summer. He has been a legend of the game: a superb batsman, an astute captain and a formidable competitor who always understood the true value of Test cricket," Sunak said.

Kohli, who announced his retirement from the longest form...