Virat Kohli Steps Down As India’s Test Captain; Virender Sehwag, Sir Viv Richards and Others React

In a perhaps shocking development, Virat Kohli has decided to step down from team India's Test captaincy. Kohli took to Twitter and announced his decision. In a statement, Kohli thanked BCCI for the opportunity. India suffered 1-2 loss in the recently concluded three-match Test against South Africa. Interestingly, Kohli was removed as India's ODI captain after he stepped down from T20I captaincy. And now he has decided to give up captaincy in the longer format as well. Meanwhile, here's how Twitterati reacted as soon as the news broke out: Virat Kohli Resigns As Team India's Test Captain, Says 'Have Done the Job with Absolute Honesty'.

Virender Sehwag tweets

Many Congratulations #ViratKohli on an outstanding career as India's Test Captain. Stats don't lie & he was not only the most successful Indian Test Captain but one of the most successful in the world. Can be very proud @imVkohli & looking forward to watch u dominate with the bat

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 15, 2022

Sir Viv Richards reacts

Congratulations @imVkohli on a stunning run as the Indian captain. You can be very proud of what you have achieved so far, and for sure, your name will be up there among the best leaders in world cricket 👏 https://t.co/DieCKL4bhE

— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) January 15, 2022

Mohammed Azharuddin tweets

It’s always an honour to lead the dynamic Indian team. And the decision to step down is an emotional heavy moment. A journey well travelled #ViratKohli #captain @imVkohli

— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) January 15, 2022

Irfan Pathan reacts

Whenever the talk of Indian cricket captains will arise in test cricket @imVkohli ‘s name will be up there,not only for results but the kind of impact he had as a captain. Thank you #ViratKohli

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 15, 2022

Fan Reactions

Already the best!

You will always be remembered as one of the best Player and Captain of Indian Cricket (Men). Congratulations and Best wishes for future endeavours. @imVkohli @BCCI @cricketworldcup @cricketcomau @IndianCricNews @ICHOfficial https://t.co/mw1KY2GfeM

— Dr. Abhishek Srivastava (@JNUAbhishek) January 15, 2022

Thank You Skip!

thank you for making us the number 1 test team in the world under your reign, Virat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/TcJ3caaaSm

— best girl 💅 (@awkdipti) January 15, 2022

True Fan

I'm the fan of indian cricket team only bcoz of you .& I know very well when you leave completely india will down in world cricket thank you #vk you are ❤@imVkohli https://t.co/sQz2airdMB

— Mudasir Bashir (@UlMudasir) January 15, 2022

Unbelievable

Unbelievable!! Will absolutely miss the energy you bring on the field as captain. #ViratKohli https://t.co/toFXw02zdK

— Gnanesh (@gnsh_05) January 15, 2022

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