New Delhi, May 12 -- When Virat Kohli officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, it wasn't just the end of a career; it was the closing chapter of one of the most passionate, intense, and era-defining red-ball journeys in Indian cricket.

Kohli has played 123 Tests, scoring 9230 runs consisting of 30 centuries and 31 fifties.

The former India captain, revered for his aggressive flair and mental fortitude, took pride in the grind of Test cricket. Be it in spin-friendly conditions at home or on challenging overseas tracks, Kohli never shied away from a battle. His hunger to perform under pressure and take the fight to the opposition made him not just a statistical giant but a symbol of India's transformation into a formidable T...