New Delhi, May 15 -- Virat Kohli, one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket, decided to end his 14-year-long Test career earlier this week when he confirmed his retirement from the format. Rumours swirled about this development for the past two weeks, yet the official announcement still stunned many in the cricketing world. More so because numerous fans and pundits voiced their hope that Kohli would board the flight to the UK for the five-match Test series against England.

The Hindustan Times spoke to former South African batter Daryll Cullinan, who played 70 Tests for the Proteas. The 58-year-old, a long-time admirer of Kohli, has frequently praised the right-hander's artistry at the crease. However, Cullinan noted that Kohl...