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Your legacy as captain will live up to the standards set by you: R Ashwin – Henry Club

January 16, 2022
Bharat Times English News

“Your legacy as a captain will live up to the benchmark you set,” said the veteran spinner. Ravichandran Ashwin abbreviation Virat KohliLike other members of the Indian cricket team, his illustrious stint as Test captaincy also drew praise for the talismanic leader’s honesty and vision.

Kohli, who took over from MS Dhoni in the middle of the 2014-15 Australian tour, on Saturday announced his decision to step down from the Test captaincy.

The 33-year-old was the highlight of the win last year as the most successful India captain in Test cricket with 40 wins from 68 matches in Australia and England.

Under Kohli’s leadership, Team India became such a force, which was strengthened in every situation and won overseas.

“Cricket captains will always be talked about for their records and the kind of wins they have managed, but as a captain your legacy will stand for the kind of benchmarks you have set. There will be people who will talk about victories in Australia, England, SL etc,” tweeted Ashwin.

“Victory is just a result and the seed is always sown before the harvest! The kind of seed you’ve managed to sow is the kind of standard you’ve set for yourself and so let’s set expectations with the rest of us.

“Well done @imVkohli on the headache you have left behind for your successor and this is my biggest takeaway from your tenure as captain. We should leave a place at such a height that the future can take it higher from there,” said Ashwin.

Senior India and Delhi pacer Ishant Sharma, who has played with Kohli since childhood, recalled a conversation during the 2017-18 tour of South Africa when Kohli told him that India should start winning in overseas conditions. Should give. Is required.

“Thank you for all the memories I shared with you in the dressing room and on and off the field from childhood where we never thought you would be our captain and I would play 100 Test matches for India. We just played cricket with all our heart and things went well.

“I still remember 2017 in South Africa, where you told me it was time to win series in these countries.

Yes, we didn’t win the 2017-18 series in Africa, but we went to Australia and beat them in Australia. We lost the 2017-18 series in England, but as a team we know how close we came! Ishant wrote, “Congratulations on your most successful Test captaincy for India and thank you for the wonderful memories you have given us as a captain.”

Kohli’s decision to step down from the post of Test captain took everyone by surprise and India’s limited overs captain Rohit Sharma was no different.

“To be amazed?? But congratulations on a successful stint as the Indian captain,” Rohit wished Kohli for the future in his Instagram post.

India’s fast bowling revolution in Tests began under the leadership of Kohli, who always supported his fast bowlers. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami thanked the former captain for his contribution.

“Honesty, insight and inclusiveness. Your contribution to the team as captain is invaluable, you have been a great leader of this team. It was a pleasure playing under you,” Bumrah said.

“The epitome of leadership. The man who led a team to overseas victories Congratulations on a stellar performance as the captain of Team India. Expecting more from you with the bat- Go well Virat,” Shami tweeted.

Openers Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul And Mayank Agarwal Also congratulated Kohli for his excellent captaincy.

Congratulations on taking the Indian team to the top! Glad to play under your leadership, Virat!,” tweeted Dhawan.

“A leader in every sense. Cannot thank you enough for all you have done, Quit,” said Rahul.

“Congratulations to Virat Kohli for a wonderful stint as captain. It was an absolute honor to play under your leadership. Someone who led by example. You have instilled a winning mindset in everyone. Your passion and dedication towards the game is an inspiration. Thank you, leave,” said Agarwal.