Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned 14 years and included 123 Tests - 68 of them as captain - in which he scored 9230 runs at an average of 46.

Virat Kohli’s retirement from test cricket has drawn tributes for the India superstar. Former opponents, teammates and officials insist Kohli's impact should be measured not just by his numbers but how he changed his country’s mindset toward the longer format.

Following are quotes and reaction after India batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from test cricket on Monday, bringing down the curtain on a sparkling career in the longest format.