Batting star Virat Kohli has retired from Tests, ending the career of the most important Indian player of his era.

India great Virat Kohli retired from test cricket Monday after playing 123 matches in his glorious 14-year red-ball career. “As I step away from this format, it’s not easy - but it feels right,” Kohli posted on Instagram.

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