Indian batting mainstay Virat Kohli's sudden retirement decision took Delhi head coach Sarandeep Singh by 'surprise', especially after the former captain informed him that he was 'preparing' for next month's England tour.

On Monday morning, Kohli took to Instagram and penned a note that stirred the hearts of many. He confirmed that the days of speculation had turned into reality by closing the curtains on his 14-year-long Test journey.