India, May 12 -- Virat Kohli shocked the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from Test cricket ahead of a five-match Test series against England. Kohli's retirement came days after Rohit Sharma's decision, as it turned out to be a double blow for the Indian team, who will be missing the duo's rich experience on the England tour, which will also kickstart their new World Test Championship cycle.

Kohli posted an note on Instagram where he shared his 14-year journey of playing Test cricket - a format which he cherishes the most. The batting maestro last played Test for India on the Australia tour earlier this year where he led the team on the last day of Sydney clash after Jasprit Bumrah got injured.

Kohli finished his illustriou...