Virat Kohli, in a recent podcast with his Indian Premier League (IPL) team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), reflected on his illustrious Test cricket career, emphasizing the camaraderie and shared responsibility among players during what he termed a 'golden era' for Indian cricket. He highlighted that the close age group of players, including Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ravichandran Ashwin, fostered a unique team environment where everyone felt ownership of the team's goals. Kohli noted that this dynamic encouraged players to take initiative in improving the team. Throughout his career, Kohli became India's fourth-highest Test run-scorer, amassing 9,230 runs and 30 centuries with an average of 46.85. He also holds the record as India's most successful Test captain, achieving 40 wins in 68 matches. His tenure included significant victories, such as the landmark series win in Australia in 2018-19, and he was instrumental in enhancing India's competitiveness both at home and abroad. Kohli stepped down from the captaincy in 2022, transitioning leadership to Rohit Sharma, and later to Shubman Gill.