IND vs ENG: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's star batter Virat Kohli might have been upbeat and gotten emotional after fulfilling his dreams of lifting an IPL trophy with the Bengaluru-based franchise after 18 years but even that moment couldn't take his love for the longest format.

Kohli acknowledged that his winning the IPL was one of the greatest moments of his illustrious career but he still considered IPL five levels below the Test during the post-match presentation after RCB had won the title at the Narendra Modi stadium.

He then told youngsters that they should give priority to Test cricket if they want to earn respect.

Kohli's fellow teammate Jasprit Bumrah has agreed with his views and reckoned that it's not the same situation for everyone especially the bowlers, who gave their everything to this sport.

"It is up to the individual. They have one career, and bowlers don't hide behind a bat. A lot of strain is put on the body. You have a family to take care of and earn money. If sometimes their bodies don't allow them to play red-ball cricket and they still want to contribute, it is better to be smarter" Bumrah was quoted as saying on Star Sports.

"Everybody is different. I grew up watching Test cricket, which is the pinnacle for me. I judge myself based on performances in the longest format. The current generation is different. T20 cricket is there, and you have got different leagues. The mindset and thought process have changed. You can't judge fast bowlers. Test cricket is the purest format, but everybody is different," he said.

Bumrah is considered one of the best pacers in the world and just like Kohli, he too wants the youngsters to prioritize Test cricket.

"Like Virat Kohli said, you will earn respect by competing in this format.

I will encourage young cricketers to play Test cricket and earn respect. If you want respect across the globe, red-ball cricket should be your motivation. If you like fast cricket, T20 and ODI cricket are the way forward," he concluded.