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In advance of India’s tour of South Africa, Virat Kohli spoke to the media.
Kohli responded angrily to Rohit Sharma’s appointment as ODI skipper.
Despite Sourav Ganguly’s assertions, Kohli’s version of events was different.
Virat Kohli, India’s Test captain, revealed on Wednesday how the process of appointing Rohit Sharma as the new ODI captain, in lieu of him, went.
Virat Kohli, India’s Test captain, spoke out over Rohit Sharma’s appointment as the team’s new One-Day International skipper in place of him on Wednesday. It was only one-and-a-half hours before he was informed by the selectors that he would no longer lead India in one-day internationals that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) notified him that he would no longer lead India in the Test series in South Africa (BCCI).
According to Virat, the words made by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly in the last few days are in conflict with this declaration. Rohit Sharma’s appointment as the new one-day skipper of the Indian team was a subject of personal conversation between Ganguly and Kohli, as well as the chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma.
However, Kohli countered Ganguly’s claim that the Indian cricket board had begged him not to stand down as T20I captain by saying that his choice to step away from the role was well-received.
Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly have given their thoughts on the matter.
On Virat Kohli’s resignation as T20I captain:
“Sourav Ganguly: ” “Virat had been asked by the BCCI not to resign as T20I captain, but he refused. As a result, the selectors did not believe it appropriate to have two separate white-ball captains for two distinct tournaments, thus they opted not to do so “ANI spoke with Ganguly.
Cricketer Virat Kohli: “As soon as I announced my resignation as T20 captain, I contacted the BCCI and explained my reasoning (office bearers).
“My reasons for resigning as T20 captain were well received, and it was a pleasure to share them with the group. Neither did anyone take offense, nor did anyone hesitate to tell me, “You shouldn’t leave T20 captaincy,” “In stark contrast to what Ganguly said at a press conference a few days earlier, Kohli said the exact opposite.
“The BCCI, on the other hand, hailed it as a positive step forward. At the time, I had expressed my desire to continue playing in Tests and ODIs, unless the office-bearers and selectors believe that I should not.
“My phone conversation with BCCI was crystal clear because I had clarified everything. If the organization’s leaders and selectors disagree, then it’s up to them (their decision) “she said.
Informing Virat Kohli that he will no longer serve as India’s ODI captain was a difficult task.
For example, Sourav Ganguly says: “Virat will remain the Test captain, while Rohit will lead the side in white-ball matches. In my capacity as President, I spoke with Virat Kohli on the phone, and the chairman of the selectors also did so “ANI spoke with Ganguly.
When it comes to the communication that took place regarding the decision, Virat Kohli says: “Whatever was said was inaccurate.”
“When I announced my decision to step down as T20 captain, I hadn’t been contacted at all prior to the selection meeting for the Test series on the 8th.
“The Test team was discussed by the chief selector, and we both agreed.
The five selectors decided that Kohli would not be the ODI captain before the call ended, Kohli said. “Okay fine,” Kohli responded.
