Mumbai, May 13: The famed members of the 'Fab Four', Steve Smith and Kane Williamson, paid a heartfelt tribute to Virat Kohli, who bid adieu to Test cricket with a heartfelt note. Virat's contemporary and the former Blackcaps skipper Williamson congratulated the Indian batting mainstay and sang a verse for his impact that goes far beyond numbers. Virat Kohli Test Retirement: Neeraj Chopra Congratulates Star Cricketer on His Memorable Test Career As He Retires From Longest Format of Cricket.

The former Indian skipper has squared off against Williamson since their Under-19 days. Williamson credited the Indian batting icon for expressing his authentic self and wished him the best for his new chapter.

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Smith, on the other hand, had a simple congratulatory message for one of his fiercest competitors and wrote on Instagram, "Congratulations Virat Kohli on an incredible Test career."

Virat has been the backbone of the Indian Test setup for the last 14 years, with his impregnable stance and rollicking performances. His departure has left India short of an experienced and robust figure who willingly absorbed the pressure that the opposition threw at them. What Does 269 in Virat Kohli's Test Retirement Post Stand For? Know Meaning.

In a journey that redefined the demands of the game, Virat's unparalleled contributions saw him rack up 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties and finish as India's fourth-highest run-getter in the format.

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