New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed his disappointment over Virat Kohli's decision to retire from Test cricket, stating that it was saddening to see the former India captain walk away from the longest format while Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson continue to thrive.

Speaking on Kohli's retirement, Manjrekar admitted on his official Instagram handle that the decision has left him with a sense of sadness, especially when he sees players like Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson performing consistently in Test cricket.

"Well, as Joe Root attains new heights in Test cricket, my mind goes to Virat Kohli. He's walked away from Test Cricket, and it's unfortunate that in the five years that h...