Virat Kohli also captained the Indian cricket team in all three formats (Test, ODI, 20 overs). Ahead of the start of the 20-over World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, Virat Kohli has announced his resignation as captain for the 20-over tournament. But the performance of the Indian team in the World Cup was very bad.
Unexpectedly, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) abruptly removed Virat Kohli from the post of ODI captain.
Rohit Sharma has been appointed as the new captain of the ODI team for the South African series. He is already the captain for the 20-over match. The Cricket Board wanted Virat Kohli to automatically step down as captain for the ODIs. He was given 48 hours to do so. But cricket board sources said he was sacked for refusing to resign.
Ganguly, chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, commented.
He said, ‘The selectors did not want to have a separate captain for the ODIs and the 20 overs. That is why the one-day captaincy that Kohli had was given to Rohit Sharma. ‘
Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has slammed the Indian Cricket Board over the Virat Kohli affair. Virat Kohli should have been given the honor. Salman Butt said in this regard: –
The Cricket Board does not want the goalie to step down before the 20-over World Cup. It would not be right for a white ball boat dick (ODI, 20 overs) to have a different captain. That is why Rohit Sharma has been given the one-day captaincy that Kohli had. This decision of the Indian Cricket Board is correct.
But the way the cricket board treated Virat Kohli in this matter was not right. It has been reported that he has been given 2 days to resign.
It shows the power of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Should have paid homage to Virat Kohli. He should have been honored to see what he did for his country. He is one of the greatest players in the world.
Thus says Salman Butt.