Unlike his stepping down from the T20I captaincy, the 33-year-old didn’t give a reason. He poignantly remarked that “everything has to come at a halt” at some stage, adding that “it’s now” for him as the Test captain.
The major announcement came about 24 hours after India’s seven-wicket defeat and the 2-1 series loss to South Africa under his leadership. It was the only place that India failed to win a series since he took over the team seven years ago.
Still, with 40 wins from 68 Tests and a revolution that’ll be talked about for years, Kohli will be always remembered as one of the best, if not the best, Indian Test captains.
The left-field call sent fans on Twitter into shock, with many confusing his statement with just a nostalgic post remembering his journey. Some expressed their sorrow, others hoped to see his best form with the bat, and most celebrated his legacy. The following are the best of the reactions:
Virat Kohli’s full statement
Here’s a look at Virat Kohli’s full statement:
Virat Kohli added:
KL Rahul, who vice-captained the Test team for the first time in South Africa, is likely to be named Virat Kohli’s replacement according to reports.
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