After Virat Kohli's explosive press conference, BCCI leadership discusses response strategy
3 years ago

After Virat Kohli's explosive press conference, BCCI leadership discusses response strategy

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India leadership group is exploring options to respond to Virat Kohli's sensational comments on his India captaincy, India Today has learnt. Kohli said that the chief sector, Sharma, spoke to him only 90 minutes before the selection committee meeting to pick India's Test squad for South Africa tour to inform that the selectors decided not to continue with him as ODI captain. Meanwhile, Kohli also went on to contradict Ganguly's claims that the board president had spoken personally to the skipper and urged him to reconsider his decision to quit T20I captaincy in September. Meanwhile, former India captain and legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar, speaking to India Today, called for better line of communication between the board and the players and stressed that Ganguly will be the right person to ask about the discrepancy in his statement and the captain's claims.

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Why BCCI went back to Rohit and Kohli in T20Is. What it means for Gill, Jaiswal, Rinku and the future of Indian cricket
1 year ago

Why BCCI went back to Rohit and Kohli in T20Is. What it means for Gill, Jaiswal, Rinku and the future of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times  

Away from the extensive preparations for the ODI World Cup at home, the eventual heartbreak in Ahmedabad and the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, if the last 14 months indicated anything, as far as T20I cricket was concerned, India were looking to move on from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Making sense of Kohli and Rohit's T20I return India lacked …

'Only Virat can reveal why…': Ganguly's blockbuster truth about Kohli controversy; 'It was unexpected for us also'
1 year, 6 months ago

'Only Virat can reveal why…': Ganguly's blockbuster truth about Kohli controversy; 'It was unexpected for us also'

Hindustan Times  

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly has issued an eye-catching statement about Virat Kohli after Team India's heartbreaking loss to Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final at The Oval on Sunday. However, Kohli had openly contradicted Ganguly's statement in a bombshell press conference in the lead-up to India's away Test series against South …

BCCI was not prepared for Virat Kohli leaving India's Test captaincy: Sourav Ganguly
1 year, 6 months ago

BCCI was not prepared for Virat Kohli leaving India's Test captaincy: Sourav Ganguly

India Today  

Former India captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has said that the board was not ready for Virat Kohli to step down as India Test captain, which was his personal decision. Ganguly's latest remarks come in the wake of fans calling for the reinstatement of Virat Kohli as India's Test captain after the Rohit Sharma-led side suffered a 209-run defeat …

BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma resigns after Zee News sting
1 year, 10 months ago

BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma resigns after Zee News sting

Op India  

On Friday, the Chief Selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Chetan Sharma, tendered his resignation from his post. BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma resigns from his post. pic.twitter.com/1BhoLiIbPc — ANI February 17, 2023 In the sting operation, Chetan Sharma alleged that Virat Kohli “lied” that the then BCCI president Sourav Ganguly did not attempt to discourage …

Virat Kohli's stunning revelations in press conferences: From MS Dhoni message to BCCI miscommunication claim
2 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli's stunning revelations in press conferences: From MS Dhoni message to BCCI miscommunication claim

India Today  

"I lead my life with a lot of honesty," Virat Kohli said after dropping another bombshell after India's 5-wicket loss to Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2022 Super Four match on Sunday, September 5. Kohli's comments about having respect for a 'true well-wisher like MS Dhoni came days after he had said playing under his former captain was the most …

Trial by fans of Virat Kohli's captaincy in T20Is was unfair: Aakash Chopra
2 years, 4 months ago

Trial by fans of Virat Kohli's captaincy in T20Is was unfair: Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has said there was unfair criticism of Virat Kohli's captaincy, especially in the T20I format, saying that the star batter was subject to a trial by fans after India bowed out of the T20 World Cup in 2021. Aakash Chopra had said he had analysed Virat Kohli's captaincy in the shorter formats of the game …

'Had a chat with Kohli during IPL'21 first half. He talked about stepping away'
2 years, 11 months ago

'Had a chat with Kohli during IPL'21 first half. He talked about stepping away'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Monday made a massive revelation on Virat Kohli's decision to step away from T20I captaincy, a decision which he had announced back in September, before the start of India's T20 World Cup campaign in the UAE. Virat Kohli; Ricky Ponting Speaking to former cricketer Isa Guha on the first episode of The ICC Review, …

Not surprised at Virat Kohli's decision to quit captaincy, bio-bubbles are harsh, says Kevin Pietersen
2 years, 11 months ago

Not surprised at Virat Kohli's decision to quit captaincy, bio-bubbles are harsh, says Kevin Pietersen

Firstpost  

Kohli stunned the cricketing world by stepping down from the Test captaincy following India’s 1-2 series loss to South Africa Muscat: Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has suggested that the “harsh” bio-bubble life could be one of the reasons for Virat Kohli’s stunning decision to quit Test captaincy and backed Rohit Sharma to lead India in all formats of the …

Sourav Ganguly wanted to send show-cause notice to Virat Kohli over explosive press conference
2 years, 11 months ago

Sourav Ganguly wanted to send show-cause notice to Virat Kohli over explosive press conference

India Today  

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly, it has come to light, wanted to send a show-cause notice to former captain Virat Kohli after his fiery press conference in December. Jay Shah's recommendation came as the board did not want to have a negative impact on Team India who were involved in a high-profile Test series in …

Virat Kohli Steps Down As India's Test Captain; BCCI Thanks Him For 'Admirable Leadership And Contributions'
2 years, 11 months ago

Virat Kohli Steps Down As India's Test Captain; BCCI Thanks Him For 'Admirable Leadership And Contributions'

ABP News  

New Delhi: India's most successful Test captain, Virat Kohli on Saturday made an official announcement about him resigning as Test captain. Later, the Board of Control for Cricket in India took to Twitter to thank Virat for his admirable leadership qualities that took the national team to unprecedented heights. “BCCI congratulates #TeamIndia captain @imVkohli for his admirable leadership qualities that …

Virat quits India Test captaincy: BCCI hails Kohli's admirable leadership qualities in gratitude post
2 years, 11 months ago

Virat quits India Test captaincy: BCCI hails Kohli's admirable leadership qualities in gratitude post

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India hailed Virat Kohli's admirable leadership qualities in a gratitude post after he announced his decision to step down as Indian men's Test captain through a social media post on Saturday evening. "BCCI congratulates #TeamIndia captain @imVkohli for his admirable leadership qualities that took the Test team to unprecedented heights. BCCI congratulates #TeamIndia …

Alone and cornered, Kohli had no option but to quit Test captaincy; Rohit Sharma set to be Test skipper
2 years, 11 months ago

Alone and cornered, Kohli had no option but to quit Test captaincy; Rohit Sharma set to be Test skipper

India TV News  

Virat Kohli wasn't pushed but he decided to jump. Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Virat Kohli became first Indian captain to win Test series in Australia His relations with the BCCI having reached its lowest ebb, it can be safely concluded that Kohli has "retired hurt", the decision only accentuated by a shock defeat against the weakest South African Test …

Everyone Asked Virat To Continue As T20I Captain For 'Sake Of Indian Cricket': Chetan Sharma
3 years ago

Everyone Asked Virat To Continue As T20I Captain For 'Sake Of Indian Cricket': Chetan Sharma

ABP News  

New Delhi: Indian selectors recently announced the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. Chief selector Chetan Sharma himself announced the team and during the presser, he also talked about the controversy over the removal of Virat Kohli from India's ODI captaincy. Everyone present in that meeting had told him that he should think hard about his …

Virat Kohli was asked by BCCI to stay on as T20I captain, says chief selector Chetan Sharma
3 years ago

Virat Kohli was asked by BCCI to stay on as T20I captain, says chief selector Chetan Sharma

Firstpost  

Contradicting Virat Kohli, chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma on Friday said the batting maestro was told to carry on as T20I captain by everyone in the BCCI. New Delhi: Virat Kohli was requested by everyone, including BCCI office bearers, to reconsider quitting T20 captaincy before the ICC T20 World Cup, said chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma on Friday, contradicting the …

Selectors, BCCI Officials Urged Kohli to Continue as T20 Captain: Chief Selector
3 years ago

Selectors, BCCI Officials Urged Kohli to Continue as T20 Captain: Chief Selector

The Quint  

The chairman of the selection panel also mentioned that once Kohli had given up T20I captaincy, the selectors had to take a call on his ODI future as well, of which they informed him after having a meeting among themselves. The 55-year old Sharma also admitted that the decision to replace Virat Kohli as the skipper of the ODI team …

Chetan Sharma: Everyone told Virat to rethink his decision to quit T20 captaincy
3 years ago

Chetan Sharma: Everyone told Virat to rethink his decision to quit T20 captaincy

The Hindu  

Chetan Sharma, the national selection committee chairman, confirmed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India office-bearers and the selectors had requested Virat Kohli not to quit as the captain before the T20 World Cup. Everyone present in that meeting told Virat to rethink this decision and also told him that we can talk about it after the World …

Selectors, BCCI officials urged Virat Kohli to continue as T20I captain for sake of Indian cricket: Chetan Sharma
3 years ago

Selectors, BCCI officials urged Virat Kohli to continue as T20I captain for sake of Indian cricket: Chetan Sharma

India Today  

Chairman of the senior national team's selection committee, Chetan Sharma on Friday, December 31, clarified his stance on the raging controversy surrounding Virat Kohli's decision to quit T20I captaincy, saying everyone in the selection meeting had informed the then skipper to continue in the top job. Chetan Sharma contradicted Virat Kohli's claims that no one from the board or the …

India vs South Africa: Internal conversation about captaincy is not for media, says Rahul Dravid
3 years ago

India vs South Africa: Internal conversation about captaincy is not for media, says Rahul Dravid

Firstpost  

The India head coach refused to divulge details of any internal conversation he might have had with the selectors on Virat Kohli’s white-ball captaincy, saying it is not for public consumption. Centurion: India head coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday refused to divulge details of any internal conversation he might have had with the selectors on Virat Kohli’s white-ball captaincy, saying …

'Won't be solved if you keep dragging it': Afridi critical of Ganguly, slams BCCI for poor handling of Kohli's captaincy
3 years ago

'Won't be solved if you keep dragging it': Afridi critical of Ganguly, slams BCCI for poor handling of Kohli's captaincy

Hindustan Times  

Controversy erupted in Indian cricket earlier this month when Virat Kohli was removed – rather unceremoniously – as the captain in the ODIs. While Rohit Sharma was named the new skipper in the fifty-over format, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly later said that the board had requested Kohli to not step down as T20I captain in October and that once he …

Sourav Ganguly should come out and give an explanation: Madan Lal on Virat Kohli vs BCCI saga
3 years ago

Sourav Ganguly should come out and give an explanation: Madan Lal on Virat Kohli vs BCCI saga

India Today  

Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal believes that Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly should give an explanation in order to shrug off all the rumours related to the alleged rift between BCCI and Virat Kohli. Notably, Kohli contradicted BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's statement regarding the T20I captaincy. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, in his first press conference after …

'BCCI will deal with it appropriately': Sourav Ganguly on Kohli's presser
3 years ago

'BCCI will deal with it appropriately': Sourav Ganguly on Kohli's presser

Op India  

A day after former India white-ball captain Virat Kohli kicked up a raging storm with his press conference, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly declined to comment on the matter, saying the Board will deal with it. Kohli, in his press conference ahead of the South Africa tour, had publicly contradicted assertions made by Sourav Ganguly, stating that he was not asked …

There should be transparency between BCCI and India captain, says Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma
3 years ago

There should be transparency between BCCI and India captain, says Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma

India Today  

Virat Kohli's press conference this week has left his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma in shock after the former India ODI captain made some startling revelations before departing for the South Africa on Thursday. Kohli addressed the media for the first time since the BCCI sacked him as the one-day international skipper, a decision which he claimed was conveyed to him …

Ganguly Reacts to Kohli Comments, Says BCCI Will Deal With It Appropriately
3 years ago

Ganguly Reacts to Kohli Comments, Says BCCI Will Deal With It Appropriately

The Quint  

Notably, the former India captain had said that he personally spoke to Kohli when he was deciding to step down as the T20I captain and urged him to carry on with the job but the star batter decided to quit the position. With Ganguly and Kohli directly contradicting each other in public, there is a visible issue between the board …

'Leave it to the BCCI', says Ganguly, declines to comment on Kohli's bombshell PC
3 years ago

'Leave it to the BCCI', says Ganguly, declines to comment on Kohli's bombshell PC

The Hindu  

A day after India Test captain Virat Kohli triggered a storm by publicly contradicting him, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly refused to comment on the matter, saying the Board will deal with it. Kohli, during his pre-departure press conference ahead of the tour of South Africa, said that he was never asked to stay on as T20 skipper when he made …

Why Virat Kohli has lost his right to complain?
3 years ago

Why Virat Kohli has lost his right to complain?

Firstpost  

This is the second time in the last 12 months he has directly challenged the BCCI, embarrassing them in public. For a captain who ran the dressing room his way for many years unchallenged, despite many decisions on and off the pitch being debatable, to come out and throw entire Indian cricket in a disarray just because one decision didn’t …

Virat Kohli Has Lost His Currency to Complain
3 years ago

Virat Kohli Has Lost His Currency to Complain

News 18  

While the Board of Control for Cricket in India has not covered itself in glory in handling the change of Indian cricket team’s ODI captaincy—a decision no one questions — Virat Kohli on his part has no right to complain. For a captain who ran the dressing room his way for many years unchallenged, despite many decisions on and off …

Sourav Ganguly reacts to Virat Kohli's explosive statements: Leave it to the BCCI, we will deal with it
3 years ago

Sourav Ganguly reacts to Virat Kohli's explosive statements: Leave it to the BCCI, we will deal with it

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday dodged questions on Virat Kohli after the former ODI captain made some startling revelations in the media a day before. The top brass of the BCCI is not in agreement with Kohli's claims and is in a huddle to come up with a response strategy, India Today …

India in SA | ‘Not told before replaced as ODI skipper’: Kohli
3 years ago

India in SA | ‘Not told before replaced as ODI skipper’: Kohli

The Hindu  

Contrary to the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s version, India Test captain Virat Kohli has said he was neither asked to remain as T20I captain in September nor was he informed before being replaced as the ODI skipper last week. “I was contacted one-and-a-half hours before the selection meeting on Dec. 8 for the Test series,” Kohli said …

Virat Kohli press conference: Test skipper contradicts BCCI chief Ganguly as crisis in Indian cricket worsens
3 years ago

Virat Kohli press conference: Test skipper contradicts BCCI chief Ganguly as crisis in Indian cricket worsens

Firstpost  

A rare chapter unfolded in the history of Indian cricket where a high-profile captain publicly rejected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly’s statement that the body “had requested” him not to step down as T20 captain. New Delhi/Mumbai: There were whispers of a discord and on Wednesday the simmering tension between BCCI and Test skipper Virat Kohli was out in the open …

His word against his: How Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly's stance differ on ODI captaincy fiasco ahead of IND vs SA tour
3 years ago

His word against his: How Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly's stance differ on ODI captaincy fiasco ahead of IND vs SA tour

Hindustan Times  

He came, he spoke, and he put all the chatter to rest. India's Test captain Virat Kohli addressed a press conference for the first time since losing the white-ball captaincy in Mumbai on Wednesday and as expected, he spoke with extreme honesty and candidness. His word against his: How Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly's stance differ on ODI captaincy fiasco …

BCCI called Virat Kohli just before removing him as one-day captain
3 years ago

BCCI called Virat Kohli just before removing him as one-day captain

Op India  

Days after Virat Kohli was dropped as the one-day captain, he revealed today that he was informed about the decision just one and half hours before the decision was taken officially. Addressing a press conference today, the former white-ball captain of the Indian cricket team said that he was ready to continue as the one-day captain even after resigning as …

My decision to leave T20I captaincy was well received by BCCI: Virat Kohli
3 years ago

My decision to leave T20I captaincy was well received by BCCI: Virat Kohli

India Today  

India Test captain Virat Kohli confirmed that his decision to step down as the T20I captain was well-received when he informed the BCCI about the same. Kohli, who was recently replaced as India's limited-overs captain by Rohit Sharma, said he had been notified about the change in captaincy before the selection committee meeting, and slammed reports that suggested he wouldn't …

Virat Kohli contradicts Sourav Ganguly's claims over quitting T20I captaincy: Wasn't told to not step down
3 years ago

Virat Kohli contradicts Sourav Ganguly's claims over quitting T20I captaincy: Wasn't told to not step down

India Today  

India captain Virat Kohli did not hold anything back and even went on to refute Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly's comments on his decision to quit T20I captaincy when he addressed the media on Wednesday, December 15. Refuting Ganguly's comments, Kohli said his decision to quit T20I captaincy was received well by the BCCI and …

Virat Kohli's wokeness cost him India's ODI captaincy, says Twitter
3 years ago

Virat Kohli's wokeness cost him India's ODI captaincy, says Twitter

India Today  

Indian cricket is in the grip of a major controversy. Virat Kohli booked a spot on the trends list on Wednesday after his press conference in which he refuted BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's claim that he had asked Kohli to not quit the T20I captaincy. Soon after the press conference, Twitter users started blaming Virat Kohli’s “wokeness” for losing out …

BCCI dismisses Virat Kohli stance over lack of communication, says he was kept in the loop
3 years ago

BCCI dismisses Virat Kohli stance over lack of communication, says he was kept in the loop

India Today  

After Virat Kohli's sensational claim in the press conference, the BCCI dismissed the India Test captain's stance over lack of communication, saying that he was kept in the loop over the T20I captaincy matter. A BCCI official told India Today that the board did speak to Virat Kohli in September and urged him not to give up the T20 captaincy. …

BCCI selectors should have told Virat Kohli to step down from both white-ball formats: Rajkumar Sharma
3 years ago

BCCI selectors should have told Virat Kohli to step down from both white-ball formats: Rajkumar Sharma

India Today  

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has broken his silence on the whole split-captaincy debate surrounding Indian cricket at the moment after the superstar cricketer was replaced as the ODI skipper by Rohit Sharma last week. Rajkumar Sharma felt that the Board of Control for Cricket in India selectors should have asked Kohli to step down as captain from both …

Leader who led with grit, passion & determination: BCCI thanks Kohli at end of limited-overs captaincy stint
3 years ago

Leader who led with grit, passion & determination: BCCI thanks Kohli at end of limited-overs captaincy stint

The Hindu  

A day after replacing him with Rohit Sharma as India's ODI skipper, the BCCI on Thursday thanked Virat Kohli for displaying "grit, passion and determination" during his tenure. Thank you Captain kohli," the Board tweeted on the day after completely omitting any reference to him in the press note that announced Rohit's elevation to ODI captaincy. #TeamIndiapic.twitter.com/gz7r6KCuWF — BCCI December …

Leader who led with grit, passion: BCCI thanks Virat Kohli at end of limited-overs captaincy stint
3 years ago

Leader who led with grit, passion: BCCI thanks Virat Kohli at end of limited-overs captaincy stint

India TV News  

Highlights Kohli led India to 65 wins out of 95 matches with an admirable winning percentage of 70.43. Rohit's first big test would be the South Africa ODI series. A day after replacing him with Rohit Sharma as India's ODI skipper, the BCCI on Thursday thanked Virat Kohli for displaying "grit, passion and determination" during his tenure. In a captaincy …

Fans troll BCCI for 'Thank You' tweet on Virat Kohli, a day after naming Rohit Sharma as India ODI captain
3 years, 1 month ago

Fans troll BCCI for 'Thank You' tweet on Virat Kohli, a day after naming Rohit Sharma as India ODI captain

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is facing a lot of flak from fans on social media for taking more than 24 hours to pay tribute to Virat Kohli, who was replaced as the ODI captain with Rohit Sharma on Wednesday. The Indian cricket board's decision to hand over the reigns to Rohit hasn't gone down well with …

Beginning Of End: Kohli refuses to step down, BCCI cracks whip, opts for proven leader in Rohit
3 years, 1 month ago

Beginning Of End: Kohli refuses to step down, BCCI cracks whip, opts for proven leader in Rohit

India TV News  

It was waiting to happen after India's unceremonious World Cup exit and on Wednesday the BCCI ended Virat Kohli's run as India's white-ball captain with a rather matter-of-fact statement, handing the reins to Rohit Sharma "going forward". Perhaps, in the most telling way of telling someone that his time was up, Kohli's sacking was not even addressed by the BCCI …

Last match for Virat Kohli as Indian T20 captain: How social media reacted
3 years, 2 months ago

Last match for Virat Kohli as Indian T20 captain: How social media reacted

Op India  

After a disappointing team India campaign at the ongoing T20 World Cup with back to back defeat at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand which all but ensured an early exit, India’s final match against Namibia on Monday was the last match for Virat Kohli as the Indian Captain in the T20 format. In his statement prior to his …

IND vs PAK T20 WC: Kohli warns detractors; won't give fodder to create controversy on quitting captaincy
3 years, 2 months ago

IND vs PAK T20 WC: Kohli warns detractors; won't give fodder to create controversy on quitting captaincy

India TV News  

India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday refused to get into any debate on the rationale behind his decision to quit national T20 captaincy after the ongoing T20 World Cup, saying he won't provide fodder to controversy seekers. With a lot of theories floating around about the reason for such a decision, skipper Kohli said that he is not ready to …

Virat Kohli on quitting T20I captaincy: Won't give fodder to people trying to dig what doesn't exist
3 years, 2 months ago

Virat Kohli on quitting T20I captaincy: Won't give fodder to people trying to dig what doesn't exist

India Today  

India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday opened up on his decision to quit the national T20I captaincy after the ongoing T20 World Cup, saying he won't provide fodder to controversy seekers. "I have already explained myself a lot and I don't think I need to harp on that anymore," Kohli said when asked the reason to announce it before the …

Ganguly on Kohli leaving T20I captaincy: It was his individual decision
3 years, 2 months ago

Ganguly on Kohli leaving T20I captaincy: It was his individual decision

The Hindu  

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said that Virat Kohli's decision to step down from T20 captaincy after the ongoing World Cup was his "own decision" and there was no pressure from the cricket board. "There are more games now and it's difficult to captain for such a long time across formats. Talking about Kohli not getting even a single international hundred …

Salaam Cricket 2021: Was surprised when Virat Kohli decided to quit T20I captaincy, says Sourav Ganguly
3 years, 2 months ago

Salaam Cricket 2021: Was surprised when Virat Kohli decided to quit T20I captaincy, says Sourav Ganguly

India Today  

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly said he was surprised after getting to know about Virat Kohli's decision to quit T20I captaincy. Speaking at Salaam Cricket 2021, Sourav Ganguly said he understood the reasoning behind Virat Kohli's decision to give up captaincy from the shortest format of the game. T20 World Cup 2021: Full Coverage Virat …

Virat Kohli reveals reasons behind quitting RCB captaincy: I had to manage my workload at some stage
3 years, 2 months ago

Virat Kohli reveals reasons behind quitting RCB captaincy: I had to manage my workload at some stage

India Today  

Virat Kohli revealed on Monday that he wanted to manage his workload in international cricket and the Indian Premier League which is why he decided to step down as captain from the shorter formats this year. Kohli had taken over RCB's captaincy in 2013 to succeed Daniel Vettori and has been leading India in all three formats since 2017. RCB …

Ravi Shastri had suggested Kohli to give up captaincy of both T20 and ODI: Report
3 years, 3 months ago

Ravi Shastri had suggested Kohli to give up captaincy of both T20 and ODI: Report

Op India  

Days after cricketer Virat Kohli announced his decision to quit as the captain of the Indian T20 team after T20 World Cup in October, a report by India Ahead News says coach Ravi Shastri had suggested Kohli to leave the captaincy of ODI cricket team as well. But Kohli was keen on continuing as ODI team captain and therefore, he …

Virat’s decision to quit captaincy didn't impact RCB's performance against KKR: Mike Hesson
3 years, 3 months ago

Virat’s decision to quit captaincy didn't impact RCB's performance against KKR: Mike Hesson

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli's decision to quit Royal Challengers Bangalore captaincy after the ongoing season had no impact on the team's performance against Kolkata Knight Riders, asserted head coach Mike Hesson. READ : Kohli says Bangalore's heavy IPL defeat against KKR a wake-up call "But it really hasn't had any impact on today’s performance. Kohli's RCB announcement had come two days after …

'Inevitable': Twitter users react to Virat Kohli's decision to step down as RCB captain at end of season
3 years, 3 months ago

'Inevitable': Twitter users react to Virat Kohli's decision to step down as RCB captain at end of season

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli’s announcement on Sunday, that he will step down as captain of RCB at the end of the current season, came as no surprise to many on Twitter. Here’s how Twitter users reacted: Virat Kohli’s announcement on Sunday, that he will step down as captain of Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bangalore at the end of the current …

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