India, May 12 -- In a heart-touching announcement, Virat Kohli, former captain of the Indian cricket team, revealed that he is retiring from Test cricket. The decision, which comes just over a month before India's highly anticipated tour of England, has stunned fans and the cricketing community alike. Kohli's decision follows in the footsteps of his teammate, Rohit Sharma, who bid adieu to the format a few days prior.

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The announcement, made through an emotional social media post, has prompted an outpouring of love and support from Kohli's family and his massive fanbase. His elder sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra,...