Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Jan 15: Virat Kohli on Saturday, stepped down as the captain of the Indian test team.
“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. Every thing has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it’s now,” said Kohli 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,” he added.
“I want to thank the BCCI for giving me the opportunity t 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 s memorable and beautiful. To Ravi Bhai and the support group who were the engine behind this vehicle that move 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,” kohli further added.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 15, 2022
Last year, Kohli had stepped down as the T20I captain and then he was removed as the ODI captain.
Notably, Kohli led India in 68 matches and has been the most successful captain with 40 wins. His biggest win in the longest format came during 2018-19 as India won its first test series down under his captaincy. India also reached the finals of the World Test Championship.
