Virat Kohli Leave The Captaincy for Rohit Sharma Confirmed | T20 World Cup in UAE

Virat Kohli on his captaincy

Virat Kohli Captain of Indian International Cricket Team posted on social media that he will be stepping down as captain in T20s. Virat Kohli leave the captaincy after upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in UAE and Oman form October 17 to November 19. He confirmed that he will carrying the captaincy in Test and Odi cricket. He just wants to more focused on his batting. He knows that vise captain Rohit Sharma is able to lead the team.

Virat Kohli told on social media:

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"I have been fortunate enough to not only represent India but also lead the Indian Cricket Team to my utmost capability. I thank everyone who has supported me in my journey as the Captain of the Indian Cricket Team. I couldn't have done it without them - the boys, the support staff, the selection committee, my coaches and each and every Indian who prayed for us to win.

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 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. I have given everything to the Team during my time as T20 Captain and I will continue to do so for the T20 Team as a batsman moving forward.

Of course, arriving at this decision took a lot of time. After a lot of contemplation and discussions with my close people, Ravi bhai and also Rohit, who have been an essential part of the leadership group, I've decided to step down as the T20 Captain after this T20 World Cup in Dubai in October. I have also spoken to the secretary Mr Jay Shah and the President of BCCI Mr 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."

"THE CONTRIBUTION OF KOHLI IN T20I HAS BEEN IMMENSE, NOT JUST AS A BATSMAN, ALSO AS A CAPTAIN."

-BCCI VICE PRESIDENT

VIRAT KOHLI CAPTAINED INDIA IN 17 BILATERAL SERIES AND WON 12 OUT OF THEM. INDIA LOST JUST 2 SERIES UNDER HIM. IT'LL BE GREAT FAREWELL FOR VIRAT THE T20 CAPTAIN IF INDIA WINS THE WORLD CUP.