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.

Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli sent fans into a spiral after announcing his retirement from test match cricket on Monday morning. The 36-year-old took to social media and revealed his decision to step away from the longest format of the game after 14 years of playing at the top level.

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket. His decision comes before this summer's five-Test tour of England, which starts on 20 June, and follows captain Rohit Sharma's retirement on Wednesday. Kohli, 36, has played 123 Tests for India and scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85.