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.

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.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Kohli’s idol, Sachin Tendulkar, led the flood of emotional reactions on social media.