Ravi Shastri expressed his sadness over Virat Kohli's sudden retirement from Test cricket, acknowledging Kohli's significant impact as a player and ambassador, especially overseas. Shastri believes Kohli's exit could have been managed more thoughtfully, suggesting better communication was needed. He reminisced about Kohli's captaincy, highlighting the team's success and Kohli's commitment to Test cricket.
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