Sachin recalls Kohli's thoughtful gesture during his last Test

New Delhi, May 12: As the charismatic batter Virat Kohli drew curtains on his stellar Test cricket career, India legend Sachin Tendulkar recalled his last Test when Kohli offered him a thread from his late father as a gift and extended his best wishes to the modern-day great for his special Test career.

Virat, who made his debut against the West Indies in 2011, announced his retirement from the longest format of the game through a social media post on Monday.

Taking to social media, Tendulkar, whose storied Test career came to an end in 2013 with a 2-0 series sweep against West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, penned an emotional tribute to Virat.

"As you retire from Tests, I'm reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since.