BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Opens Up On Kohli’s Decision To Step Down

Kohli’s announcement came following the series defeat in South Africa and which was preceded by an array of public exchanges between him and the administrators of the BCCI.

• BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday opened up on Virat Kohli’s decision to step down as India’s Test captain. The 33-year-old made a sudden announcement on Twitter on Saturday evening, an announcement that came following the series defeat in South Africa and which was preceded by an array of public exchanges between him and the administrators of the BCCI.
• However, while hailing his leadership tenure and backing Kohli to remain a crucial member of the Indian team, Ganguly clarified that this decision of stepping down from Test captaincy was a “personal one” and that the BCCI respects it.
• Ganguly Opens Up On Kohli “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,” he tweeted.

  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