Ravi Shastri reacts to Virat Kohli stepping down as Test captain: You can go with your head held high

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri on Saturday said Virat Kohli stepping down as Test captain is "a sad day for him" while heaping praise on the star batter for his successful tenure as the leader of the World No. 1 side in the longest format of the game.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri on Saturday sent a heartfelt message to Virat Kohli after the star batter decided to step down as Test captain. The former India all-rounder said it's a sad day for him personally as Kohli brought an end to a celebrated tenure of 8 years as one of the world's most successful Test captain. Virat, you can go with your head held high. Few have achieved what you have as captain. Definitely India's most aggressive and successful. Sad day for me personally as this is the team we built together - @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/lQC3LvekOf

Virat Kohli announced his decision to quit as Test captain in an unforeseen manner on Saturday, January 15. The decision came a day after India lost a Test series in South Africa 2-1.