Virat Kohli was given the choice to voluntarily step-down from India’s ODI captaincy but he ‘refused’ to do so in BCCI

Virat Kohli was given the option of resigning as India’s ODI captain willingly, but he’refused’ to do so. According to news agency PTI, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to take matters into their own hands and relieve him of his duties.

Virat Kohli was given the opportunity of voluntarily quitting as India’s ODI captain. He “refused.” The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), according to news agency PTI, decided. To take matters into their own hands and relieve him of his duties.

The BCCI reportedly attempted to provide an honorable retirement for the long-serving skipper. By giving him 48 hours to make the news himself. The 33-year-old, however, turned down the offer, possibly ‘daring’ the home board to fire him, which it did.

To handle his enormous workload, Virat Kohli stood aside as T20I captain. Allowing Rohit Sharma to take over in the shortest format. He had expressed his desire to lead India in the 2023 ODI World Cup at the time.

However, since then, rumors have circulated that Sharma will be given the ODI captaincy. As well, owing to widespread belief that split-captaincy in the two limited-overs formats will not work.

There have also been rumblings regarding Virat Kohli’s supposed “lack of communication” with the players in the dressing room. His connection with several of the coaching staff, including Ravi Shastri, has also been questioned, albeit no concrete evidence has been found.

According to PTI, certain squad members had “trust difficulties” with the skipper, according to a former member of the Indian cricket team.

“The biggest problem with Virat has always been trust issues. He speaks about clear communication but where he had lost respect as a leader is lack of communication.” he said

Rohit Sharma

Despite Rohit Sharma’s promotion to vice-captaincy, Virat Kohli will continue to lead in the Test format, where there is no apparent substitute for the former.

Meanwhile, supporters have chastised the BCCI for its lack of communication on the shocking decision. Even if there was a rift between the board and the skipper, a major announcement like this, without a word from the selectors or the board, has ensured that rumors will flourish.

The ‘new’ journey for the duo will begin on December 26 when India takes on South Africa in a three-Test series followed by an equal number of One-Day Internationals (ODIs), which will be Rohit Sharma’s first full-time duty in the 50-over format. While internal communication will take center stage once again, Rahul Dravid’s contribution will be crucial as well.

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