IPL 2021: Virat Kohli to step down as RCB captain- Virat Kohli on Sunday announced that he will step down as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore after the completion of the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli, one of the most decorated players of the franchise, will continue to be part of the RCB squad.
“This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I’ll continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL game. I thank all the RCB fans for believing in me and supporting me,” said Virat Kohli.
“I’ll continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL game”. https://t.co/qI4oW6TwP8
— Danish Sait (@DanishSait) September 19, 2021
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Prathmesh Mishra, Chairman, RCB said, “Virat Kohli is one of the finest cricketers, and has been a true asset to RCB. His impeccable work ethics and leadership skills has been phenomenal. We respect and support this decision and would like to thank Virat for his incredible contribution to the RCB leadership group. He has left an indelible mark on the franchise and will continue to be a senior member of the team.”
Mike Hesson, RCB Head coach: “Have only been here a short time but I thank you @imVkohli for all you have done for @RCBTweets as a fully committed leader and team man, your energy and passion is infectious. I know the boys are fully committed to help send you out on a well deserved high skipper.”
Have only been here a short time but I thank you @imVkohli for all you have done for @RCBTweets as a fully committed leader and team man, your energy and passion is infectious.
I know the boys are fully committed to help send you out on a well deserved high skipper 🤝#PlayBold https://t.co/tBnYjAm5oT— Mike Hesson (@CoachHesson) September 19, 2021
Virat Kohli as Captain in IPL
•Most Runs
•Most 100s
•Most Runs in a season
•Most 100s in a season
•Only Captain to score more than one Hundred in IPL
•Only captain to score a hundred both batting 1st and 2nd pic.twitter.com/oVTPveE8An— Gaurav🕊️ (@Kohli4ever) September 19, 2021
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(with ANI inputs)
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