India, July 15 -- Virat Kohli has been sent an SOS by a former Indian legendary World Cup-winning all-rounder, urging him to relinquish retirement and make a comeback to Test cricket. The request comes on the heels of India's narrow 22-run defeat to England in the third Test of the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Lord's. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket two months ago in May, but has since received several requests from many former Indian cricketers to reconsider his retirement. In fact, the BCCI itself tried to talk Kohli into not retiring, but it wasn't to be.

Now, as India trail England 1-2 in the series, Kohli has received another request from the former all-rounder who also served as the head c...