Virat Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket has sparked a wave of emotional reactions, but perhaps none more heartfelt than that of his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma. Having watched Kohli grow from a determined teenager into one of India’s greatest-ever batters, Sharma believes the timing and manner of Kohli’s retirement send a powerful message. […]

In a moment that sent ripples across the cricketing world, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, following closely on the heels of Rohit Sharma stepping away from the format. With a high-stakes five-Test series against England looming, India suddenly finds itself without two of its most iconic red-ball stalwarts—a scenario that […]