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

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 of the game.

Preity Zinta has expressed heartfelt admiration for Virat Kohli, saying she watched Test cricket largely because of him. She added that the game won’t feel the same without his dynamic presence.