control board for Cricket In India (BCCI) on Thursday took to Twitter to share a thank you post Virat Kohli For his services as ODI captain of Team India. The cricket board in the statement announced Rohit Sharma as the new white-ball captain of the Indian team without acknowledging Kohli. The BCCI also faced criticism on social media for its treatment of Kohli, who is one of India’s most successful captains.
“A leader who led the side with grit, passion and determination. Flag of IndiaTop with upward arrow. Thank you Captain @imVkohli #TeamIndia,” BCCI wrote on Twitter.
The All India Senior Selection Committee on Wednesday announced Rohit as the new captain of Team India in ODIs. Kohli relinquished his T20I captaincy after 2021 T20 World Cup. However, the 33-year-old did not resign from his role in ODIs as he was sacked by the BCCI.
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During his ODI captaincy stint, Kohli failed to guide India to an ICC title which always put his leadership qualities in question. However, the 33-year-old led the Men in Blue to several historic bilateral series wins, making him one of the most successful ODI captains in Indian history.
The 33-year-old has one of the most illustrious records as an ODI captain, having won historic series wins over New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and West Indies on his soil.
Virat Kohli as India’s ODI captain:
Match – 95
won – 65
lost – 27
tie – 1
No Result – 2
Win percentage – 70.43
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Meanwhile, Rohit has also been made the vice-captain of the Test team as he has replaced out-of-form Ajinkya Rahane for the post. The BCCI also announced a squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The Kohli-led side will begin the tour with a Boxing Day Test against the Proteas to be played at Centurion on December 26. The second Test will begin in Johannesburg from January 3 while the third match of the 3-match series will begin in Cape Town from January 11.
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