New Delhi, June 18 -- India will take on England in the upcoming five-match Test series beginning on June 20. India star batter, Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement just before the announcement of the squad for the new World Test Championship cycle 2025-27. Ben Stokes, England skipper has expressed what it will feel like to play a crucial game in the absence of Kohli.

Ben Stokes expressed that it is a shame that Virat won't be able to compete in the Test format against Kohli anymore. He lavished praise on Virat and his fighting spirit during the game.

"What India will miss will be his fighting spirit out in the game, his competitiveness, and his desire to win. He has made number 18 his, hasn't he? It'll be a bit weird not seeing n...