Virat Kohli steps down as India’s Test captain

In a shocking incident from the cricketing world, Virat Kohli on Saturday stepped down as the captain of India’s Test team. The decision comes after his team’s 2-1 series defeat at the hands of South Africa. The 33-year-old made the announcement on social media with a message for his fans.

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He said, “It has taken 7 years of hard work, hard work, and relentless dedication every day to take the team in the right direction. I have worked with utmost sincerity and left nothing there. One has to stop at some stage and for me as India’s Test captain, it is now. The journey has had many ups and downs, but there has never been a lack of effort or lack of faith. I have always been my part in everything I do. I believe in giving 120 percent, and if I can’t do that, I know it’s not the right thing to do. I have complete clarity in my heart and I can’t be dishonest towards my team.

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“I would like to thank BCCI for giving me the opportunity to lead my country for so long and more importantly, all the teammates who have had me for the team from day one and in any situation. never given up. , You guys have made this journey so memorable and beautiful. To Ravi Bhai and the support group who were the engines behind this vehicle that consistently propelled us upwards in Test cricket, you all have played a big part in bringing this vision to life. Finally, a big thank you to MS Dhoni, who believed in me as a captain and found me to be a capable person who could take Indian cricket forward,” Kohli said.