Test cricket still the pinnacle in eyes of Virat Kohli

The right-hand batter went on to push the next generation to pursue success in the red-ball format, even in a new era where white-ball cricket has claimed a bigger foothold in the game.

"I would just urge youngsters coming through to treat that format with respect.

"If you perform in Test cricket, you walk around anywhere in the world, people look you in the eye, shake your hand and say 'Well done, you played the game really well.'

"If you want to earn respect in world cricket all over, take up Test cricket, give your heart and soul to it and earn the respect from legends."

Kohli bowed out of Test cricket with 30 centuries, and India won 40 times in the 68 matches he captained, making him the most successful skipper for his country in the format.

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