His competitiveness was something to behold, his love for Test cricket infectious, and he had this special ability to take you along on the ride

Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest ever players, announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday. “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life,” Kohli wrote on Instagram .

A reflection on the superstar's impressive and impactful career as he retires from the longest form of a sport that obsesses his country