Hyderabad, May 13 -- An era in Indian cricket has come to an end. Virat Kohli, often referred to as King Kohli by his fans, has decided to leave Test cricket forever. It is learnt that several officials in the BCCI were eager that he should continue for a few more years but Kohli stuck to his decision and announced his retirement to the public.

Kohli's move had been anticipated for quite some time but nevertheless when the announcement was made, it made many people sad. He was the heartbeat of India's Test cricket. There was a feeling of loss when people realised that those exquisite cover drives and pulls as well as that pugnacious attitude will not be seen on the cricket fields anymore.

The reason for his departure at this stage could...