Virat Kohli steps down because the captain of the Indian Test Cricket staff

On January 15, Virat Kohli introduced that he’s stepping down because the captain of the Indian Test Cricket staff, a day after struggling a defeat within the Test collection towards South Africa. In a press release launched on his social media accounts, Kohli stated, “Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it’s now.”
“There have been many ups and also some downs along the journey, but never has there been a lack of effort or lack of belief. I have always believed in giving my 120 per cent in everything I do, and if I can’t do that, I know it’s not the right thing to do. I have absolute clarity in my heart and I cannot be dishonest to my team,” he additional added in a press release launched on social media.
🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/huBL6zZ7fZ— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 15, 2022
Kohli expressed his gratitude to BCCI, former India coach Ravi Shashtri and ex-captain MS Dhoni in his assertion asserting his resignation because the take a look at captain.
“I want to thank the BCCI for giving me the opportunity to lead my country for such a long period of time and more importantly to all the teammates who bought into the vision I had for the team from day one and never gave up in any situation. You guys have made this journey so memorable and beautiful,” Kohli stated.
Thanking Ravi Shashtri and MS Dhoni, Kohli stated, “To Ravi Bhai and the support group who were the engine behind this vehicle that moved us upwards in Test Cricket consistently, you all have played a massive role in bringing this vision to life. Lastly, a big thank you to MS Dhoni who believed in me as a Captain and found me to be an able individual who could take Indian Cricket forward.”
Virat Kohli-BCCI controversy
The improvement got here weeks after Kohli was embroiled in an argument with BCCI after he was changed because the ODI captain of the Indian Cricket staff by Rohit Sharma. Days earlier than travelling to South Africa tour, Kohli had convened a press convention through which he claimed that he was knowledgeable concerning the resolution only one and half hours earlier than the choice was taken formally.
He had additionally refuted assertions made by Sourav Ganguly that the Board had tried to dissuade him into not relinquishing the T20 captaincy. The prolific Indian batsmen had denied studies that stated BCCI had requested him to remain on as T-20 captain, stating that the choice was well-received by the staff administration. He stated that the choice was taken as a progressive step, there was no hesitation in accepting the resignation, and there was no request to him to withdraw the resignation.