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

The hushed ambience of Lord’s, the boisterous nature of Edgbaston or the glorious views to be found at Dharamsala or Newlands? There are some special places to watch Test cricket, and here Scyld Berry names his 10 favourites.

India stalwart Virat Kohli's test retirement has robbed the format of its biggest global star and its most influential advocate, leaving a vacuum that will be hard to fill.

Preity Zinta gets emotional as Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket, says she watched the format mainly for him and wishes him the best for the future.

Virat Kohli revived Test cricket's allure, energizing fans and players alike, leaving a legacy of passion and intensity for future generations.

Now that there will be no more of Kohli in whites, Test cricket will be poorer. It's biggest brand ambassador has left but with a mark that will always remain imprinted on the red ball game.

"He paid a lot of attention to Test format in the era where all the youngsters were looking to play more of white-ball cricket," Pujara said. "For Virat, the ultimate format of the game was Test cricket and for that, he worked really hard."