India, May 12 -- Virat Kohli left the entire cricketing fraternity in shock after announcing his retirement from Test cricket. The right-hander took to Instagram to confirm that he will no longer be playing the longest format for India. Kohli's void is too big to fill, and now it needs to be seen who takes over from the batter to play at No.4 in Tests. Soon after Kohli's retirement, legendary Australia batter Greg Chappell penned a heartfelt tribute, calling him the 'most influential figure in Indian cricket.'

Kohli represented India in 123 Tests, scoring 9230 runs at an average of 46.85. He smashed 30 centuries and 31 fifties for India. He also has seven double centuries to his name.

The 36-year-old's average fell drastically from the ...