New Delhi, May 18 -- Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has stated that Virat Kohli should be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in recognition of his services to Indian cricket. Kohli recently announced his retirement from Test cricket, sending shockwaves rippling through the world of Indian cricket.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match on Saturday, Raina said during the commentary: "Virat Kohli should be honoured with the Bharat Ratna award for his contribution towards Indian cricket,"

The former left handed batter also advocated for BCCI awarding Kohli with a retiremetn match in Delhi in front of his family and his coach.

"I also feel he should be given...