Virat Kohli Latest – Virat Kohli steps down as India’s Test captain after seven years in the role following South Africa series defeat
Virat Kohli steps down as India’s Test captain; the batsman led his nation in 68 Tests, winning 40, losing 17 and drawing 11; Kohli was India’s white-ball captain until Rohit Sharma took over the role late last year
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Virat Kohli has stepped down from his role as India’s Test captain following the 1-2 series defeat by South Africa.
Virat Kohli Steps Down As India Test Captain After Seven Years In Role Following South Africa Series Defeat
The 33-year-old first led his country in red-ball cricket on an interim basis during the 2014 winter tour of Australia before taking over the reins permanently from MS Dhoni at the end of the series.
During his tenure as India’s Test captain, Kohli helped them reach No. 1 in the ICC Test rankings and saw them finish second in the World Test finals last summer.
Kohli said on Twitter, “It’s been seven years of hard work, toil and relentless persistence every day to lead the team in the right direction.
“I did the job with absolute honesty and didn’t miss a thing.” Everything has to stop at some stage and for me as India’s Test captain it is now.
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“There have been many ups and even some downs along the journey, but never a lack of effort or a lack of belief.
“I’ve always believed in giving 120 percent of myself 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 with My team.”
The Indian batsman stepped down from the Twenty20 captaincy after the T20 World Cup in November and was also replaced as one-day captain by Rohit Sharma in December.
Kohli has led India’s red-ball side on 68 occasions, winning 40 matches – making him their most successful Test captain. He signed after a disappointing 2-1 series defeat by South Africa this week.
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He added: “I want to thank the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) for giving me the opportunity to lead my country for such a long period and more importantly all my team-mates who bought into the vision I had for team from day one and never gave up in any situation. You made this trip so memorable and beautiful.
“To Ravi Bhai (Shastri) and the support group who have been the engine behind this vehicle that has taken us consistently into Test cricket, you all have played a huge role in realizing this vision.
“Finally, a big thanks to MS Dhoni who believed in me as a captain and found me a capable person who can take Indian cricket forward.”
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It was vintage Kohli on display as he went out to the spinners, drilled the field perfectly and even played a rare shot.
Virat Kohli ended his century drought on Thursday with a superb first T20I ton against Afghanistan in the Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2022. Kohli, who scored his last international century in 2019, waited a very long time for his 71 but he did in style with a magnificent six over mid-wicket to reach the three-figure mark after almost 1,020 days.
Kohli remained unbeaten on 122 runs off 61 balls to help India post a mammoth 212/2 in 20 overs against Afghanistan. The 33-year-old hit 12 fours and 6 sixes during his ferocious knock.
In the absence of captain Rohit Sharma, Kohli was asked to open the innings along with stand-in captain KL Rahul. The duo shared a sensational 119-run stand to put India in the lead as Afghanistan were under pressure right away.
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Kohli batted at a healthy strike rate in the opening part of the innings and just shifted into fifth gear in the batting to tear apart Afghanistan’s bowling attack. He also scored the highest individual score for India in T20Is, beating Rohit Sharma’s 118.
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers, who shares a great friendship with Kohli, hailed him for his great knock.
“@imVkohli is dancing again! What a great sight,” he tweeted. The Proteas also revealed they had spoken to the 33-year-old on Wednesday. “When I spoke to him yesterday I knew there was something. Well played my friend,” he added.
When I spoke to him yesterday, I knew something was up. Well played my friend — AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) September 8, 2022
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Former Indian batsman Mohammad Kaid also paid tribute to Kohli and said Asia Cup 2022 will be remembered for the Indian batsman’s comeback.
“This Asia Cup will be remembered for Virat Kohli finally making a comeback to his peak form. Very aggressive, very impressive, very Virat Kohli. #INDvsAFG,” he tweeted.
This Asia Cup will be remembered for Virat Kohli finally turning to top form. Very aggressive, very imposing, very Virat Kohli. #INDvsAFG — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 8, 2022
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir was also excited after Kohli’s tone. “So finally the wait is over 100 from King Kohli,” he tweeted.
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Indian veteran Suresh Raina took to Twitter and wrote, “Maiden T20s, so happy for you @imVkohli. He totally deserved it. Incredible respect for such a brilliant innings #INDvAFG.”
Maiden T20s, so happy for you @imVkohli You totally deserve huge respect for such a brilliant innings #INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/H1EVC1N86A — Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) September 8, 2022
Nothing can buy that respect…that’s what cricket plays for. Brilliant hundred @imVkohli. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long for your 72nd century. #IndvsAFG pic.twitter.com/p65KDdOtKo — Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) September 8, 2022
I’d say the gorilla is in the back. What a knock and what a fitting celebration after he broke the drought!! Well done to @imVkohli. Great stuff — Robin Ayuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 8, 2022
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Form is temporary, class is permanent. I always love watching @imVkohli play..how brilliant you are a true king — Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) September 8, 2022
That shot came in the sixth over bowled by Mujeeb Ur Rehman. Next ball he came down the track to hit a straight six. The former India captain was also lucky on his way to a memorable hundred when he was dropped in the deep end by Mohammad Nabi with eight overs to spare.
He ended the innings in style by hitting two sixes and a four off Fazalhaq Farooqi to push India past 200.
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Virat Kohli said he would feel “uncomfortable” playing in front of the pavilion named after him in India’s next World Cup match in Delhi.
The star batsman was referring to the venue for his country’s next match in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, in a comment to his teammate KL Rahul.
Team India is currently in Delhi, where Kohli grew up and started his journey as a cricketer, for their second World Cup match against Afghanistan on Wednesday.
On the eve of the match, Kohli sat down with Rahul and discussed their winning partnership that helped the Men in Blue beat Australia in their campaign opener on Sunday. Rahul also took the opportunity to ask about Kohli’s ‘homecoming’ and how he feels about playing in Delhi.
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“This is a homecoming for you, we are going to Delhi. I’m sure it’s a very special feeling for you. You grew up there and now have a pavilion named after you, so how does it feel to walk through? Rahul asks Kohli in the video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on X/Twitter.
“The memories are always fresh in your mind when you go back to those moments, you can still feel it because that’s where it all started, that’s where the selectors saw you for the first time and you got an opportunity,” replied Kohli, who started his professional career at cricket in 2006
“So it’s always special to come back and play at the Arun Jaitley Stadium now. It’s a bit embarrassing for me to keep playing and playing in front of the pavilion named after me,” he said.
“Honestly, I don’t like to talk about it too much because it’s a very awkward feeling, but I just feel very grateful when I go back and see all the things that are now and where I started.”
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In their last match against Australia, when India lost three wickets for just two runs in their chase of 200, Rahul and Kohli took
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