Virat Kohli stepped down as India’s test captain on Saturday. This comes after India lost to South Africa 2-1 on Friday in the Test series.
He wrote on Twitter, “It’s been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance everyday to take the team in the right direction. I’ve done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Every thing has to come to a halt at
some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it’s now. There have been many ups and also some downs along the
journey, but never has there been a lack of effort or lack of belief. I have always believed in giving my 120 percent in
everything I do, and if I can’t do that, I know it’s not the right thing to do. I have absolute clarity in my heart and I
cannot be dishonest to mv team. I want to thank the BCCI for giving me the opportunity to lead my country for such a long period of time and more importantly to all the teammates who bought into the vision I had for the team from day one and never gave up in any situation. You guys have made this journey so memorable and beautiful. To Ravi Bhai and the support
group who were the engine behind this vehicle that moved us upwards in Test Cricket consistently, you all have played a massive role in bringing this vision to life. Lastly, a big thank vou to MS Dhoni who believed in me as a Captain
and found me to be an able individual who could take Indian Cricket forward.”