India, May 24 -- Not once, not twice, but thrice in the past week has Virat Kohli found himself linked to conversations around Test cricket - all in the very month in which he had shockingly announced his retirement from the format a year ago.

It began with a red-ball-themed pair of shoes gifted to his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, who later revealed that he had recently discussed Test cricket with the former India captain. But Kohli's latest move has now left the internet convinced that the batting star is deliberately triggering his fans.

Earlier this week, Kohli shared a video on Instagram where he visited Rajkumar and presented him with a specially designed shoe inspired by the red ball. Surprised by the gesture, Rajkumar's imme...