One of the modern greats of the game, Virat Kohli has drawn the curtain on his illustrious Test career. After 14 years of fierce competition, unmatched consistency, and iconic innings, Kohli announced his retirement from the longest format of the game on Monday. With 123 Tests, 9,230 runs, 30 centuries, and an average of 46.85, Kohli will be remembered for generations to come.

His intensity, dedication, and thirst for excellence are traits that would make him remembered forever. Kohli was the epitome of India's dominance in Test cricket during the 2010s. As a leader, he took India to the top of the ICC Test rankings and made the team adopt an aggressive mentality. He is also the holder of the Indian record for most Test double centuries by a captain (7), and his highest score of 254* against South Africa is a testament to his capacity to overwhelm good bowling attacks.

In his emotional farewell note on Instagram, Kohli signed off with "#269," denoting his position as the 269th player to represent India in Test cricket. His heartfelt words reflected a deep love for the red-ball game: "There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever."

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Virat Kohli’s departure from Test cricket marks the end of a golden chapter in Indian cricket history. From gutsy centuries in hostile conditions to mammoth scores on home turf, Kohli’s contribution to the format is etched permanently in cricketing folklore. His passion for Test cricket and the standards he set will continue to inspire future generations.