Of India Test captain Virat Kohli has said that he learned of being replaced by Rohit Sharma as ODI captain just an hour and a half before the Test team for South Africa was selected. Speaking to the media ahead of India’s trip to South Africa, Kohli said there was no communication with Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) before a phone call he received shortly before the selection of the Test team. Here are 10 points about growth:
1. “I was contacted an hour and a half prior to the Test selection. The primary selector discussed with me the Test Team. Before the call ended, I was informed that the five selectors had decided that I will not be participating in ODI Captains anymore. There has been no prior communication on this,” Kohli said at Wednesday’s press conference.
2. Kohli said that when he decided to step down as T20I captain, just before his final assignment in the role at the T20 World Cup, the BCCI “accepted very well” his decision to step down.
3. “When I told BCCI that I wanted to give up the T20I captaincy, it was accepted very well. Without hesitation. I was told it was a step forward. I announced it at the time. that I want to lead in ODIs and Tests The communication from my side was very clear but I also informed that if the heads of office and selectors do not think that I should lead in the definitions. otherwise, that’s fine,” Kohli said.
4. Kohli also made it clear that he will be available for the three-match ODI series and has never requested a break, contrary to media reports earlier in the week.
5. “I am open to choosing ODIs in South Africa,” says Kohli. “People are writing lies. I never asked for a break,” he added.
6. Earlier, the media citing BCCI sources stated that Kohli would choose not to participate in the ODI series of programs in South Africa.
7. According to these reports, Kohli asked BCCI to take a break to be with his family.
8. BCCI announced Rohit Sharma as ODI captain while announcing Test Team for South Africa tour. Rohit replaced Kohli as T20I captain.
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9. “My responsibility is to push the team in the right direction. Rohit is a very capable captain and very tactically sharp. Along with Rahul (Dravid) bhai, is a great man manager. They will get my 100% support in ODI and T20I,” Kohli said on Rohit.
10. Kohli also clarified that there was no rift between him and Rohit. “I can understand the reason. BCCI has given the reason from a rational point of view. There is no problem between me and Rohit Sharma. I have been clarifying for the past two years and I am tired. No action. or whatever decision I’m going to make. is to bring down the group,” he said.
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