In a heartfelt tribute following Virat Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket, ICC Chairman Jay Shah commended the former Indian captain for his unparalleled contribution to the longest and most demanding format of the game. Kohli, who has been the face of India’s Test renaissance in the last decade, announced his retirement with an emotional message, marking the end of an era in Indian cricket.Jay Shah took to social media to express his admiration for Kohli's illustrious Test career, writing, "Congratulations @imVkohli on a stellar Test career. Thank you for championing the purest format during the rise of T20 cricket and setting an extraordinary example in discipline, fitness, and commitment. Your speech at the Lord’s said it all – you played Tests with heart, grit, and pride."Shah's message reflects the sentiments of millions of cricket fans around the globe who have witnessed Kohli’s passionate and fearless approach to Test cricket. Under his leadership, India achieved several historic milestones, including a first-ever Test series win in Australia and a consistent run as the No.1 ranked team in the ICC Test rankings.Virat Kohli last played a Test against Australia in SydneyMeanwhile, the Delhi-born cricketer's last of the 123 Tests came against Australia in Sydney and made only six runs in his final knock. The entire five-Test series was a dreaded one for Kohli, who started it with a hundred in Perth. However, his returns kept plummeting as the series progressed and eventually finished with 190 runs in nine innings at 23.75.The former Indian captain finishes his Test career with 9230 runs in 123 Tests at 46.85 alongside 30 centuries. Nevertheless, Kohli's form for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has been sensational as he is currently the fourth-highest run-getter of the tournament with 505 runs in 11 matches at 63.12 with seven half-centuries.The former RCB captain, who had ushered the franchise to the final in 2016, has put them on sight to break their trophy drought.