Virat Kohli To Quit As T20I Captain After World Cup, Anushka Sharma Reacts

Virat Kohli will continue to lead the Indian cricket team in the Test and ODI format of the game.

Here's What Anushka Sharma Shared After Virat Kohli Stepped Down As T20I Captain

Mumbai: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli broke several hearts when he announced his decision to step down as the captain of T20I after the completion of the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will take place in the UAE and Oman. The RCB skipper shared a statement on social media to inform his followers about his decision. 

Virat’s wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma re-posted his post on her Instagram story. The 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' actress added a heart emoji while sharing the post on social media.  Here's what she posted!

Virat Kohli Steps Down As Indian T20I Captain

"I have been fortunate enough to not only represent India but also lead the Indian Cricket Team to my utmost capability. I thank everyone who has supported me in my journey as the Captain of the Indian Cricket Team. I couldn't have done it without them - the boys, the support staff, the selection committee, my coaches and each and every Indian who prayed for us to win," Kohli's post read.

"Understanding workload is a very important thing and considering my immense workload over the last 8-9 years playing all 3 formats and captaining regularly for last 5-6 years, I feel I need to give myself space to be fully ready to lead the Indian Team in Test and ODI Cricket. I have given everything to the Team during my time as T20 Captain and I will continue to do so for the T20 Team as a batsman moving forward," he added.

Kohli revealed that he spoke to BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Secretary Jay Shah about his decision. He promised to serve the Indian team to the 'best of his ability'. 

"Of course, arriving at this decision took a lot of time. After a lot of contemplation and discussions with my close people, Ravi bhai and also Rohit, who have been an essential part of the leadership group, I've decided to step down as the T20 Captain after this T20 World Cup in Dubai in October. I have also spoken to the secretary Mr Jay Shah and the President of BCCI Mr Sourav Ganguly along with all the selectors about the same. I will continue to serve Indian Cricket and the Indian Team to the best of my ability."

Anushka and Virat, who tied the knot on December 11, 2017, welcomed their first child on January 11, 2021. The couple has named their baby girl Vamika. They have refrained from revealing the full face of their daughter.

On the professional front, Sharma was last seen in 'Zero', which released in 2018. The film co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif was directed by Aanand L Rai. Although Anushka has stayed away from acting assignments, she has successfully managed to produce hit projects in the OTT space. Last year, she produced 'Pataal Lok' and 'Bulbbul' under her home banner. 

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