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India stalwart Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket at the age of 36, having played 123 Tests.

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Let's take a look at the 5 players who have played the most Test matches with him.

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5. Ishant Sharma

Kohli's long-time friend, pacer Ishant Sharma, has played 66 Tests with him.

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4. Ravindra Jadeja

All-rounder Jadeja has been an ever-present over the year, and has played 71 Tests with Kohli.

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3. Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane was Kohli's deputy for much of their time together, and played 78 Tests with him.

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=1. Cheteshwar Pujara

The ever-reliable No. 3, Pujara played 93 Tests for India alongside Kohli.

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=1. R Ashwin

The legendary spinner also played 93 Tests with Virat Kohli for India.

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Players Who Played Most Test Matches With Virat Kohli

India stalwart Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket at the age of 36, having played 123 Tests.

Let's take a look at the 5 players who have played the most Test matches with him.

5. Ishant SharmaKohli's long-time friend, pacer Ishant Sharma, has played 66 Tests with him.

4. Ravindra JadejaAll-rounder Jadeja has been an ever-present over the year, and has played 71 Tests with Kohli.

3. Ajinkya RahaneRahane was Kohli's deputy for much of their time together, and played 78 Tests with him.

=1. Cheteshwar PujaraThe ever-reliable No. 3, Pujara played 93 Tests for India alongside Kohli.

=1. R AshwinThe legendary spinner also played 93 Tests with Virat Kohli for India.