Virat Kohli announces resignation from India Test captaincy: Anushka's loving message to her husband and Indian cricket board criticized on social media
When Virat Kohli, the most successful captain of Indian Test cricket, announced his resignation from the captaincy of Team India on Saturday, his untimely and untimely comments on social media left the impression that everything in Indian cricket Not right
This is the same Virat Kohli who was congratulated by former Pakistan captain and current Prime Minister Imran Khan for defeating Australia in the series in Australia in 2019.
After this, former Indian cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar had said about Kohli that the Indian team led by Kohli in New Zealand reminds us of the Pakistani team led by Imran Khan. Strong and confident team. Under Imran's leadership, Pakistan would find a way to win even a losing match. That's when self-confidence is strong. "
However, just as every journey has an end, so did Kohli's captaincy come to an end yesterday and he mentioned this in his post on social media. However, he said that he gave his 120% to the team and did not spare any effort.
Anushka Sharma's message to her husband
Kohli's wife and actress Anushka Sharma wrote in a message to her husband Kohli on her Instagram: 'I remember the day in 2014 when you told me to make you captain after Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement from Test cricket. Is.'
I remember that day when Mahendra Singh, you and I were talking, he (Dhoni) jokingly said how your beard will start turning white soon. We all laughed a lot about it but since that day I have not only seen your beard turn white. I saw progress. Much progress, in and around you. And yes I am proud of your progress as an Indian cricket team and the achievements of the team under your leadership but I am even more proud of the improvement that is coming to you. '
''You set an example of moving forward and wasting all your energy on the field to the point that after some defeats you had tears in your eyes and I was sitting with you.'' You still wondered if you could do more than that. You are like that and that is what you expect from everyone. You have never been greedy for this position either. It is this quality of constant effort that makes you great in the eyes of me and your loved ones.
Anushka also wrote, "Our daughter will see what you have learned in those seven years as a Test captain. You did a great job. "
Before the T20 World Cup in September last year, Virat Kohli had announced that he would step down as captain of this format after the World Cup and then after leaving the ODI captaincy, it became clear that Tests Their days are numbered.
After Pakistan's defeat in the T20 World Cup, it became clear that only if Kohli returned victorious from the tour of South Africa could his captaincy survive.
Senior sports journalist Chandrasekhar Luthra said: Demonstrating prudence, he resigned himself.
He added, "You could call it a Kohli-BCCI battle." No one walks in front of the power, it has become clear once again.
Under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, the Indian team won the most 40 Test matches and their winning rate was the highest. He led the Indian cricket team in 68 matches.
After him, Dhoni is the most successful Indian captain who has won 27 out of 60 matches while Soro Ganguly is at the third position who has won 21 out of 49 matches.
Muhammad Azharuddin had won 14 out of 47 matches and all these captains were the most successful captains of India of their time.
Reaction on social media
On social media and especially on Twitter, Virat Kohli's name has been on the number one trend and along with him BCCI president and former cricketer Soro Ganguly is also trending, while BCCI general secretary J Shah has also been criticized. Being targeted
Cricket and Kohli fans have written that no other cricket captain has scored more runs than him while he has scored less than a century during his captaincy.
Shashi Tharoor, a member of the Indian Parliament and a writer interested in cricket, commented on Kohli's decision and tweeted, "No Indian cricket fan wants to see you go after such a defeat."
He later wrote in an article that "behind-the-scenes events are still very much hidden from fans and admirers like us, whose loyalty has kept Cricket India afloat but these events have helped them (Kohli) He was convinced that he could no longer lead India as he had been doing for seven years. In just two months, Kohli went on to captain all formats of cricket.
Shashi Tharoor says something is wrong as Kohli is just 33 years old and he is in a unique position where he can play a significant role in shaping India's new generation.
Ashok Swain, a professor of Peace and Conflict Studies in Sweden, wrote: Had a press conference against.No Indian fan would have wanted you to go this way @imVkohli, after a defeat. Your contributions as captain have been immense, your presence & energy inspirational, your articulation impressive. You always led from the front. You embodied the spirit of the team. We will miss you. https://t.co/uzI9ixxoYa
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 15, 2022
Similarly, a user named Sharia wrote, "From the day he spoke in favor of Syria, the days of counting are over. That's why I respect them. "
Jay Shah and Soro Ganguly were criticized by many users. Many users have written sarcastically that 'Jay Shah should be the next captain of the Indian team' while many people have asked when Jay Shah and Ganguly will resign.
"Under the able leadership of Modiji, legendary cricketers Jay Shah and Soro Ganguly (grandfather) made cricket the arena of politics," wrote a user named Sanim Beed.As I have told, Virat Kohli's days got numbered the day he refused to listen to the Cricket Board's minder and defended Shami in the press conference against the so-called nationalist trolls.
— Ashok Swain (@ashoswai) January 15, 2022
Journalist Salil Tripathi wrote that "India's next captain should be Jay Shah because no team will dare to win against him."
On the other hand, Soro Ganguly and Jay Shah both congratulated Virat Kohli.
Ganguly wrote,''Under Virat's leadership, Indian cricket has made rapid strides in all formats.'' It's a personal decision and the BCCI values it. "
He added, ''He will be a member of the team that will take the team to new heights in the future.'' A great player. Very good.'Under Virats leadership Indian cricket has made rapid strides in all formats of the game ..his decision is a personal one and bcci respects it immensely ..he will be an important member to take this team to newer heights in the future.A great player.well done ..@BCCI @imVkohli
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) January 15, 2022
Jay Shah wrote in reply to Virat Kohli's tweet that "Congratulations to Virat Kohli on his brilliant tenure as the captain of Team India. Virat turned the team into a ruthless fit team that performed admirably both in India and abroad. Success in Tests against Australia and England.
Sir Vivian Richards, one of the great batsmen in the world of cricket, wrote in reply to Kohli's tweet: "Congratulations on your excellent performance as the Indian captain. ''You should be proud of what you did.'' It is certain that you will be one of the best captains in the world of cricket.
Former Indian cricket captain Sachin Tendulkar has expressed good wishes for Kohli's future.
Moinuddin Hameed, a Pakistani-based sports journalist and photographer based in Canada, told that: He was left hanging from a tree with one hand and he had to be released one day.
He further said that the manner in which Kohli acted on the decision of the umpire in the last Test did not embellish the great player of this big country.
Many critics say that what Virat Kohli is known for has been missing for the last two years as he has not scored a century in the last two years, although he appeared to be in form in the last match.