India, May 12 -- Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, one of the most celebrated names in world cricket, has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. The former India captain took to Instagram on Monday morning to share the emotional news with fans across the globe.

"It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life. There's something deeply personal about playing in whites... I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for. I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude... #269, signing off. "

Alongside these words, Virat poste...