Virat Kohli says “Rohit and I will always be leaders in the group” in T20 World Cup 2021. Kohli will take on his duties as T20I captain. After the game against Namibia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. However, Kohli stated that he was alongside vice-captain Rohit Sharma. He will continue to be the leader inside the dressing room.
“I’ve been immensely proud of the team and thankful for the opportunity to lead the format for so many years. Now, it’s time for the next lot to take this team forward. Rohit is here obviously. He is overlooking things for a while now and we’ll always be the leaders in the dressing room,” Virat Kohli said.
Moreover, Virat had announced his participation in the T20 World Cup at the beginning of the tournament. It’s about stepping down as captain at the end of the competition. However, continue to play only as a batter in the shortest format. He took charge of the Indian group within the shortest format in 2017. Moreover, took Indian cricket to unprecedented statures. And after that Virat Kohli expressed his thankfulness for being able to lead the group within the matches.
Virat Kohli
“It’s been an honour for me. I was given the opportunity and I’ve tried to do my best. As I’ve said before, it’s also time for me to create some space and prioritize moving forward. Unfortunately, the shortest format of the way has to give way to the longer formats. I’ve been immensely proud of the team and thankful for the opportunity to lead the format for so many years,” Kohli said.
Lastly, Kohli has led India in 49 T20Is. Also, won 29 of those encounters. Virat is the second Indian on the list of most T20I wins behind MS Dhoni who has led India to 42 wins in the shortest format. India plays their last T20 World Cup series against Namibia. Also, it will hope to sign off on a high at the end of its competition. The Men in Blues decided to bowl first and made one change to their playing XI. Also, bringing in Rahul Chahar in the place of Varun Chakravarthy.
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