Virat Kohli has easily become one of the closest players to step into the cricket field, fight for every run with Gusto and never take a step backward even in the face of extraordinary opportunities.
But on Saturday, he chose to go away from the captain of the Indian test, lowering the curtains in the era in Indian cricket with a statement measured by his resignation.
Kohli’s announcement follows a 1-2 defeat to South Africa – India-considered series to win before it starts.
The tour had begun with a controversial start when Kohli had held a press before flying out, where he was contrary to the Chairman of BCCI Sourva Ganguly that he was asked to reconsider his decision as captain T20i.
While BCCI did not ask Kohli to resign as a test captain, he would be very aware of the criticism of the Central Indian order.
“Technically, Virat sailed on the same ship as a few others, in terms of struggling to walk.
It’s 30 international innings now because he goes without a Seabad.
So, on the basis of what BCCI receives calls in Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane own Rahane? Take a healthy approach, “The source of knowing told TII.
Long used to dominate the top of the graph, Kohli has now sneaked into the ninth in the leading ICC Batsmen list.
Rohit Sharma has risen to fifth.
Kohli’s behavior in the field is also often criticized – the latest example is the explosion on the stump of MIs against the decision of Drs in the third test – and BCCI wants the head coach Rahul Dravid to talk to him.
Kohli might feel it’s time for him to stay away, and like with the captain T20, he made sure that it would be his call rather than an Indian cricket board.
The captain came out called Secretary BCCI Jay Shah during the day to tell him that he resigned from that role.
He then issued a statement about social media, said, “I want to thank BCCI because it gives me the opportunity to lead my country for a long time and more important for all teammates who buy into the vision I have for it.
Team From the first day and never gave up in any situation.
“The decision to stop as the white ball captain was also not forced in Kohli and it was his call, when he resigned as captain T20 in September last year.
BCCI, however, only stated that national voters did not see the logic in breaking the white ball captain and therefore Sharma was appointed captain for both formats.
Board and selection are clear views that wholesale changes will be carried out in the next squad.
Even before he announced his resignation, Kohli had been subdued unusually throughout the tour, according to the source.
He let Dravid take over the decision, both the team’s choice or strategy, even as Deputy Captain Kl Rahul grew in the dressing room.
He was more relaxed on the tour and mingled with as many members of the tour party as possible.
Interestingly, in his farewell note, he chose not to mention Dravid even when he was grateful to the former coach Ravi Shastri for his support.
Indian victory in Australia in 2019-20 is the last series won under Kohli captain abroad between 2018 and present (series against England suspended with India lead 2-1 and will be finished).
The winning series in the 2020-21 season is under the leadership of the Rahane and even though there are arguments that this is a team built under Kohli, the overall performance chart remains the same for all senior members of the Indian team.
“Technically, Rahane has now gone for 28 international innings without a Seabad, Pujara 48.
So, it’s impossible about the Rahana and Pujara and Virat understand that very well,” said the source.
For a while now, there are reports of players who are not happy with the arrangement and complain to BCCI.
“There are some truths, some halphtruths, and lots of false information floating.
But one thing is certain – this Indian team is experiencing turbulence in it.
Start new is the only way ahead,” said the source.
Kohli is now expected to play the 100th exam match in Bangalore, while looking for the 71st International Century that is difficult to understand, under the new captain.
(With input by Arani Basu)