Virat Kohli, who is all set to take over as the Indian captain across all formats paid glowing tributes to his predecessor.

Cozier, whose father Jimmy was also a cricket writer, began his commentary career with the Australia tour of the West Indies in 1965.

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Gilchrist, posted a picture of four bats leaning against a gate, saying 'From the Gilly kids'.