Cricket-Box-office Kohli leaves test cricket with massive void

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Second Test - India v Australia - Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India - February 18, 2023 India's Virat Kohli walks after losing his wicket REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India stalwart Virat Kohli's test retirement has robbed the format of its biggest global star and its most influential advocate, leaving a vacuum that will be hard to fill.

Kohli has ended his 123-test career having amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, securing his position as a modern great of the game.