The Indian cricket world is shocked by Virat Kohli’s decision to step down as Test captain. Virat Kohli’s sudden decision to step down as India’s Test captain took social media by storm on Saturday. Virat Kohli, who has been leading India as a full-time captain in Test cricket since January 2015, announced his decision to step down from his Test captaincy via Twitter.
Kohli said, “At some stage everything has to stop and for me as India’s Test captain, it is now. The journey has had many ups and downs, but there has never been a lack of effort or faith.
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Kohli, India’s most successful captain in the longest format, has led India in 68 Tests, winning 40 of them.
Emotional reactions are coming on social media on this announcement of Kohli.
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Virat Kohli’s decision comes after India’s recent 1-2 Test series loss against South Africa in Cape Town. Kohli took over the captaincy from MS Dhoni in the middle of the Australian tour in 2014-15. He led India to the top of the Test table and won the ICC Test mace for a record five times.
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As expected, former cricketers have reacted after the sudden announcement of the 32-year-old. Let’s take a look at some of the reactions.
Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer congratulated Kohli for his successful reign as Test captain.
When Virat took over as Test captain, India winning a test overseas was an achievement, now if India lose an overseas test series it is an upset. And that’s how far he has taken Indian cricket forward, and that will be his legacy. Congratulations on successful reign @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/My2MOXNwMc
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 15, 2022
Many Congratulations #ViratKohli on an outstanding career as India’s Test Captain. Stats don’t lie & he was not only the most successful Indian Test Captain but one of the most successful in the world. Can be very proud @imVkohli & looking forward to watch u dominate with the bat
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 15, 2022
Although I am also shocked by @imVkohli sudden decision, I respect his call. I can only applaud him for what he has done for world cricket & India. Easily one of the most aggressive and fittest players India has had. Hope he’d continue to shine for India as a player. pic.twitter.com/W9hJGAYqhv
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 15, 2022
Whenever the talk of Indian cricket captains will arise in test cricket @imVkohli ‘s name will be up there,not only for results but the kind of impact he had as a captain. Thank you #ViratKohli
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 15, 2022
Virat Kohli can be very proud of what he achieved as a test match captain. The numbers will tell a story but they won’t tell you of his fierce desire to play and win at test cricket.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 15, 2022
It’s been a remarkable journey King Kohli @imVkohli, Very few have been able to achieve what you have. Gave your all and played like a true champion each time. May you grow from strength to strength! Onwards and upwards
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) January 15, 2022
