India, May 12 -- Pardon my confusion but Virat calling time on his Test career doesn't add up. Why would a supremely fit, fiercely driven, staunch supporter of Tests suddenly decide to put away his whites? Why would a master of the ring suddenly throw in the towel?

It is difficult to process but, whatever the andar ki baat, King Kohli has abdicated, demitted office. Like professionals who experience high-work pressure or champion players who get a clear message from within, Virat has moved on. With his exit a glorious chapter of Indian cricket is closed. A great innings has come to an end.

Of the 316 players who have played Tests since 1932, Kohli (number 268) is in a select group who shaped Indian cricket, etched their names in history...