India, May 12 -- Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a celebrated 14-year chapter in the game's most demanding format. The announcement, made via social media just over a month before India's England tour, has drawn an emotional response from fans and family alike-most notably from his brother Vikas Kohli, who commented, "Always proud of you bhai. You have held your head high. And given all you can. Stay blessed."

The 35-year-old star shared a poignant message alongside a photo of himself in the traditional white Test jersey, offering a reflective look back at his red-ball career.

"It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket," Ko...