'All good things come to an end ... incredible going out on his terms': Kane Williamson on Virat Kohli's retirement

Virat Kohli (L) and Kane Williamson (R). (Image: Instagram)

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England's head coach Brendon McCullum during a nets session in Birmingham, England. (PA via AP)

I'm sure you wouldn't be surprised that the man at the forefront of leading that revolution of sorts is former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.

India vs England: India fall short at Lord’s, England lead series 2-1

Were you surprised that India ended up on the wrong side especially after the kind of cricket they played and how they had England on the edge after getting them out cheaply in the second innings? Or you reckon the pitch played its part to make the scoreline 2-1 in England's favour?

India have been outstanding throughout the series and both teams could have won them all really. They've both had their opportunities Kane Williamson

After three Tests, Shubman Gill is the leading run-scorer in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. (Image via Getty Images)

You've seen Shubman Gill from close quarters at Gujarat Titans. What is your assessment of Shubman Gill the captain, the cricketer and how has he responded to the early challenges of Test cricket as a leader and as India's new No.4.

There are going to be really valuable lessons for him and we're looking towards the leader that he will become but it's still early days. Kane Williamson on Shubman Gill

Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket ahead of the series against England. (AP)

When Roger Federer retired, Rafael Nadal got very emotional and said "a part of my life left with him". I know different sport but did you get that kind of feeling when Virat Kohli decided to say goodbye to Tests?

Lord's museum tour: Cricket's greatest artifacts and the stories behind them

What are your thoughts on the Big Three discussions and how England, India and Australia regularly play five Tests but we see the likes of South Africa and New Zealand winning the WTC titles without playing the bigger series. What's your take on the situation?

Tracing Moeen Ali's steps in Birmingham

Playing T20s here in England, how has the experience been like hopping from one ground to another.

For an international professional like you, how is it like to interact with different individuals, part of different cultures, during your time playing for different teams in different leagues around the world?

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