India, May 12 -- Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, and it surprised cricket fans around the world. Taking to Instagram, the former India skipper announced the news, and it surprised many as India are touring England from next month for a five-match Test serues.

Taking to X, Ravi Shastri, who has worked with Kohli in the past as Team India head coach, paid tribute to the RCB star. Shastri called the batter a 'modern-day giant' and a 'fantastic ambassador for Test cricket'.

"Can't believe you are done. You are a modern-day GIANT and were a fantastic ambassador for Test match cricket in every way you played and captained. Thank you for the lasting memories you've given to everyone, and to me in particular. I...