Captain Kohli’s contribution in T20Is is huge, India can win WC under his leadership: Rajeev Shukla | Cricket News – Times of India

New Delhi: With Virat Kohli Announcing his decision to step down as the T20 captain of the Indian team after the World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla Said that while the Indian board respects his decision, the BCCI is confident that the team can win the showpiece event under Kohli’s leadership.
Speaking to ANI, Shukla said that Kohli’s contribution in T20Is for India is huge not only as a batsman but also as a leader.
His contribution to T20 Internationals is immense, not only as a batsman but also as a captain. Since it is his personal decision, we respect it and I believe we can win. t20 world cup Under his leadership,” he said.
In a statement on Twitter, Kohli explained his decision to step down from the T20I captaincy. The India captain said that he needs to give himself space to play in all three formats for the country.
Kohli said in a statement, “I have been fortunate not only to represent India but also to lead the Indian cricket team to the best of my ability. I thank all those who have served as the captain of the Indian cricket team. have supported me in my journey as

“I couldn’t have done this without them – the boys, the support staff, the selection committee, my coach, and every Indian who prayed for us to win.
“Understanding the workload is a very important thing and considering my immense workload playing all 3 formats in the last 8-9 years and captaining regularly for the last 5-6 years, I feel that I should be part of the Indian team. Need to position myself to be fully prepared to lead. Team in Test and ODI cricket. I have given everything to the team in my time as T20 captain and as a batsman going forward I will continue to do this for the T20 team.
Kohli said that he has reached his decision after discussing with head coach Ravi Shastri and opener Rohit Sharma. “Of course, it took a long time to reach this decision. After much contemplation and discussion with people close to me, Ravi Bhai and Rohit, who have been an essential part of the leadership group, I have decided to step down in October. As T20 captain after this T20 World Cup in Dubai,” Kohli said.
He said, ‘I have also spoken to Secretary Jay Shah and BCCI President. Sourav Ganguly About the same with all the selectors. I will continue to serve Indian cricket and the Indian team to the best of my ability.”
India and Pakistan will face each other in a group-stage match in the T20 World Cup on October 24. The tournament will begin on October 17, with the final to be played on November 14 in Dubai.