India Tour of South Africa: Virat Kohli, Captain, Indian Cricket Team addressed a virtual press conference from Mumbai ahead of the team’s departure to South Africa. He confirmed that he is available for the ODI series and the change in captaincy was discussed with him before Rohit Sharma was appointed ODI captain. Follow IND vs SA live updates on InsideSport.IN
India’s 3-match Test series against South Africa begins from the 26th of December, 2021.
India Tour of South Africa: Virat Kohli answers 3 big questions in press conference ahead of SA tour
1) Did he leave the ODI captaincy or was he asked to leave?
Virat Kohli’s verdict:
“I was told by the five-member selection committee that they have decided not to continue with him as ODI captain. I replied, “Okay fine.”’
“I got in touch with the BCCI. I had made it clear that I want to continue as ODI and Test captain unless the selectors and office bearers feel that I should not continue this responsibility. The final decision is always on their table, My communication with BCCI is always clear.”
2) Is all okay between him and Rohit Sharma?
Virat Kohli’s verdict:
“Rohit is a very good and tactical captain both for India and IPL. Both Head coach Rahul Dravid and Rohit will have my full support. There’s no problem between me and Rohit and I am tired of clarification. My motive is always to perform the best and take Indian cricket to the next heights. I wish him a speedy recovery for the South Africa series.”
3) Will he play in ODI’s in South Africa?
Virat Kohli’s verdict:
“I am always available for selection for ODIs against South Africa and keen to play. All the sources were rubbish. The question should be asked to those who are writing about such lies and their sources because as far as I am concerned, I am always available. I have had no such communication with the BCCI to say that I want to rest. So, there are few things that came out in the past as well where it was said that I was attending some events or something which was absolutely not true either. All these people who are writing these things and their sources to be they are absolutely not credible.”
India Tour of South Africa: Virat Kohli answers 3 big questions in press conference ahead of SA tour
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