India, May 11 -- Days after the sudden retirement of Rohit Sharma from Test cricket, world cricket was stunned by reports claiming Virat Kohli has already told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he too wants to draw curtains on his career in the format he not only cherished, but also is considered its ambassador. While chief selector Ajit Agarkar's first reaction to the development painted a grim picture, the BCCI has resorted to their last resort.

According to a report in Cricbuzz, a "highly influential figure in Indian cricket" is expected to have a word with Kohli and convince him to continue his career in Test cricket. The meeting is reportedly set to be held ahead of the squad revelation for the upcoming five-matc...