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.

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.

Star Indian batting duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are all set to retain their A-plus category contracts despite their recent retirement from Test format.