India, May 12 -- As Virat Kohli bids adieu to Test cricket, it's only fitting to reflect on the extraordinary years between 2014 and 2019, when he redefined what it means to be a modern-day Test cricketer. His performances were legendary, as the Indian great showcased consistency and aggression in a way that few have managed in the format's history.

During this period, Kohli evolved from a promising talent to the undisputed leader of Indian cricket. His run-scoring feats and aggressive leadership on the field placed him among the greatest players in the rich history of the game, and also brought India memorable successes on home and away soil.

2014 was the year that marked Kohli's transformation from a limited-overs dynamo into a true T...