“Test cricket will no more be the same” – Twitterati reacts as Virat Kohli steps down as red-ball captain
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The whole cricket world was left in utter shock when Virat Kohli on Saturday stepped down as the Indian Test Team captain. Notably, he led India in 68 red-ball matches and has been one of the most successful captains across the globe, with 40 wins. The 33-year-old made this big announcement via his Twitter handle.
“It’s been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance every day to take the team in the right direction. I’ve done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it’s now,” said in a statement released on Twitter.
“There have been many ups and also some downs along the journey, but never has there been a lack of effort or lack of belief. I have always believed in giving my 120 percent 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 to my team.
“I want to thank the BCCI for giving me the opportunity to lead my country for such a long period of time and more importantly to all the teammates who bought into the vision I had for the team from day one and never gave up in any situation. You guys have made this journey so memorable and beautiful. To Ravi Bhai and the support group who was the engine behind this vehicle that moves us upwards in Test Cricket consistently, you all have played a massive role in bringing this vision to life.
“Lastly, a big thank you to MS Dhoni who believed in me as a Captain and found me to be an able individual who could take Indian Cricket forward.”
Twitter reactions on Virat Kohli’s decision
Soon after the Indian player announced his latest decision, the cricket fraternity couldn’t hold itself from expressing its views on social media. Here are some of the top tweets on this:
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