Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli Will step down as captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the UAE leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL) 2021. Earlier this week, Kohli had announced that he would step down from his Team India captaincy in T20Is after the impending ICC T20 World Cup, but would remain captain in ODIs and Tests.
Kohli said in a statement, “This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I will continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL match. I thank all the RCB fans for believing in me and supporting me.” I give.” by RCB.
He said, “Captaining talented players in an RCB team has been a wonderful and inspiring journey. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the RCB management, the coaches, support staff, players and the entire RCB family, who have contributed to the development of the franchise over the years. played an important role in.
“It was not an easy decision, but a decision that has been well thought out and in the best interest of this wonderful franchise.”
Kohli has led RCB in 132 matches since being announced as captain in 2013, which is the second-highest number of appearances as captain in the IPL. M S Dhoni196 runs for Chennai Super Kings and Rising Pune Supergiants. RCB won 60 matches under Kohli, the fourth most under any captain in the league, losing 66, and four ending without a result. RCB’s best performance in an IPL season under Kohli came in 2016 when they reached the final before losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
RCB President Prathamesh Mishra said, “Virat Kohli is one of the finest cricketers, and has been a true asset to RCB. His impeccable work ethic and leadership skills are phenomenal. We respect and support this decision and to Virat. Would like to thank you. For his incredible contribution to the RCB leadership group. He has left an indelible mark on the franchise and will continue to be a senior member of the team.”
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