Saturday, January 28, 2023
  • English
  • Marathi
No Result
View All Result
Daily PRABHAT
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • National
  • International
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • More
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Technology
    • Science
Daily PRABHAT
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • National
  • International
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • More
Home Sports

Virat Kohli to step down as India’s T20I skipper after 2021 World Cup

by Digital Desk
1 year ago
in Sports
A A
Virat Kohli to step down
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Dubai – India skipper Virat Kohli has decided to step down from T20I captaincy after the ICC T20 World Cup in November this year. Kohli explained his decision to leave the T20I captaincy in a statement on Twitter.

The India skipper said he needs to give himself space in order to play all three formats for the country. “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,” Kohli said in a statement.

“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,” he added.

Kohli said he arrived at his decision after discussing with head coach Ravi Shastri and opening batsman Rohit Sharma.

“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,” said Kohli.

“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,” he added.

India and Pakistan will be locking horns on October 24 in a group-stage encounter in the T20 World Cup. The tournament will get underway from October 17, with the final to be played in Dubai on November 14.

🇮🇳 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ds7okjhj9J

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 16, 2021

Tags: captaincyT20 world cupvirat kohli
ShareTweetSendShareSend

Latest News

Two Indian Air Force fighter jets crash over Morena in Madhya Pradesh

162 IEDs recovered in Maoist-affected Aurangabad in Bihar

New Act renaming India International Arbitration Centre comes into force

SA vs ENG, 1st ODI: Jason Roy’s ton in vain as Proteas receive World Cup boost

TechWish Group strengthens its footprint in India with the launch of a new facility in Hyderabad

Mohit Kamboj led KBJ Group announces ambitious expansion plans to capitalize on booming Indian Real Estate Market

“China portraying protestors as tools of foreign powers”

3 killed, 1 missing as torrential rains cause flooding in New Zealand

Study discovers link between poor co-parenting, depression in fathers

New study reveals why dietary nitrate boosts muscular power during exercise

Dubai - India skipper Virat Kohli has decided to step down from T20I captaincy after the ICC T20 World Cup in November this year. Kohli explained his decision to leave the T20I captaincy in a statement on Twitter. The India skipper said he needs to give himself space in order to play all three formats for the country. "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," Kohli said in a statement. "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," he added. Kohli said he arrived at his decision after discussing with head coach Ravi Shastri and opening batsman Rohit Sharma. "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," said Kohli. "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," he added. India and Pakistan will be locking horns on October 24 in a group-stage encounter in the T20 World Cup. The tournament will get underway from October 17, with the final to be played in Dubai on November 14.

🇮🇳 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ds7okjhj9J

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 16, 2021
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • National
  • International
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • More
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Technology
    • Science