New Delhi, May 12 -- India great Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt message for Virat Kohli as the 36-year-old announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, May 12.

Tendulkar, who is the highest run getter in the game's longest format, congratulated Kohli on social media for his superb Test career.

Tendulkar wrote: "As you retire from Tests, I'm reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I may not have a thread to offer in return, please know that you carry my deepest admiration and very best wishes.

"Your true legacy, Virat,...