Last Updated on September 16, 2021 by Umar Khan
“I have given everything to the team in my time as T20 captain and will continue to do so for the T20 team as a batsman moving forward.” What a sad, horrendous statement for an Indian fan who loves to see Virat as a captain. This was the statement that the Indian skipper made on 16 September 16, 2021.
Virat said that making such a tough decision took him a lot of time, and it is not an overnight decision. He discussed the matter with his close family members, BCCI officials, and other seniors before taking such a bold decision.
Arriving at this decision took a lot of time,” Kohli said in his statement, released on social media. “After a lot of contemplation and discussions with my close people, Ravi bhai and also Rohit, who has been an essential part of the leadership group, I have decided to step down as the T20 captain after this T20 World Cup in Dubai in October.
Talking about his decision, he said that all the essential staff of BCCI who needs to be informed was informed before stepping down team India captaincy.
“I have also spoken to the (BCCI) secretary Mr. Jay Shah and the president of the BCCI Sourav Ganguly along with all the selectors about the same. I will continue to serve Indian cricket and the Indian team to the best of my ability.”
Every fan of Virat is curious to know that why he made such a decision. He said that immense workload is the only reason for his retirement from the T20 captaincy to clear everything. He has been the captain of the side for the last 5 or 6 years.
“Understanding workload is a very important thing and considering my immense workload over the last 8-9 years playing all 3 formats, and captaining regularly for the last 5-6 years, I feel I need to give myself space to be fully ready to lead the Indian Team in Test and ODI cricket,” Kohli said.
The BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said: “Virat has been a true asset for Indian Cricket and has led with aplomb. He is one of the most successful captains in all the formats. The decision has been made keeping in mind the future roadmap. We thank Virat for his tremendous performance as the T20I Captain. We wish him all the best for the upcoming World Cup and beyond and hope that he continues to score plenty of runs for India.”
Virat Kohli has played 90 T20I for his team. 45 matches among them were as a batsman and the remaining 45 as a captain. He 27 matches for his country as a captain. An era of excellence and commitment has come to an end.