Harsha Bhogle also paid rich tribute to India's talisman, saying the game's longest format owes the 36-year-old for making Test cricket cool.

Sachin Tendulkar paid an emotional tribute to Virat Kohli, recalling a heartfelt gesture when he retired from international cricket after the Mumbai Test against West Indies in 2013.

Virat Kohli's sudden Test retirement has prompted widespread tributes, recognising his significant impact on Indian cricket. He filled the void left by Sachin Tendulkar as a prolific batter and by MS Dhoni as a transformative captain.