'His Decision Is Personal & BCCI Respects It': Sourav Ganguly On Virat Kohli Quitting Test Captaincy

Virat Kohli Steps Down: The BCCI President said that India made rapid success under Kohli's leadership in all formats.

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BCCI President Sourav Ganguly expressed his thoughts after Virat Kohli stepped down as the captain of the India Test team. Ganguly said that Kohli's decision to step down 'is a personal one' and the board respects this decision.

Kohli stepped down as captain after India lost the Test series against South Africa. Virat took to Twitter to announce his decision. "Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it's now," wrote the former Indian captain. 

The BCCI President said that India made rapid success under Kohli's leadership in all formats.

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

"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," wrote Ganguly on Twitter. 

Indian team's development as a good Test side happened under Virat Kohli. India won overseas series in England, Australia, South Africa, and also New Zealand. 

Virat Kohli was one of the most successful Test batsman as captain. Virat Kohli has captained the national team in 68 Test matches. Under his captaincy, team India has won 40 matches and lost 17, a staggering record for anybody to have.