Michael Vaughan, the former captain of England, along with Australia's renowned opener David Warner, paid tribute to Virat Kohli following his announcement to retire from Test cricket.

On Monday morning, the cricketing world was taken aback as Virat confirmed his retirement from the red-ball format, putting an end to days of speculation. The 36-year-old shared an emotional message on Instagram, revealing that his final appearance would be during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Tributes flooded in from around the world, not just from India. Vaughan expressed his admiration for Kohli, stating that no one has contributed as much to Test cricket as he has.

"Throughout my career as a player and broadcaster, no one has impacted Test cricket like Virat Kohli... His enthusiasm, energy, and dedication to this format have been invaluable. I hope the upcoming generation of Indian cricketers embraces his legacy," Vaughan posted on X.

Warner, a celebrated opener in Australian cricket, reminisced about his first match against Kohli, acknowledging the Indian star's competitive spirit.

"An absolute legend of our sport. I will always remember our first encounter when we were both young. I recognized his potential as a fierce competitor who would become a respected figure. You had to step into the shoes of great players to represent India and carry the nation's hopes," Warner shared on Instagram.

"You certainly did not disappoint! Thank you for being yourself, which inspired all of us who played against you. Enjoy your time away from the game and cherish the moments with your family. Thanks, @virat.kohli," he concluded.

Kohli's departure from Test cricket marks a continuing trend of prominent players stepping away from the format within the Indian team. Earlier this year, renowned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin also announced his retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Over his illustrious career, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs at an impressive average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties, making him India's fourth-highest run-scorer in Test history.