IND vs NAM LIVE: Virat Kohli bids adieu to T20I captaincy- Virat Kohli & Co match against Namibia brings an end to a chapter in Indian Cricket. Skipper Kohli is leading the country for the one final time in the shortest format in their final group stage match of the T20 World Cup. The Men in Blue might have failed to qualify for the semifinals but run-machine Virat Kohli will go down as one of the best captains of the shortest format. Follow India vs Namibia LIVE updates on insidesport.in
“It’s been an honour to captain India and I’ve done my best. The shortest format has to give way for the longest format. I’ve been grateful for the opportunity. It’s time for the next lot to take the team forward. Rohit has been looking on anyway, and Indian cricket is in good hands,” Virat Kohli said at the toss, hinting Rohit Sharma as next captain for Men in Blues.
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After overtaking reigns from MS Dhoni, Kohli took India to new heights in his 4+ years of service since taking reigns in 2017. Here at Insidesport, we take a closer look at the remarkable achievements of Virat Kohli as T20I captain as we bring down the curtain as India’s most aggressive captain.
- Kohli is Namibia as captain in his 50th T20I match against Namibia on November 8, Monday. He has so far led in 49 T20s where he guided Team India to victories in 29 matches with a win percentage of 63.82 (Better than MS Dhoni – 59.28%).
- Most wins by captains in T20Is: Kohli (29), only MS Dhoni, Eoin Morgan (41 wins) are ahead.
- Kohli has the joint-most fifties as captain in T20Is. He shares the record with Pakistan skipper Babar Azam (13 fifties) each.
- As a captain in T20Is, he guided India to victories in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries, a remarkable achievement.
India’s away T20I series win under Virat Kohli:
- 2017 in Sri Lanka
- 2018 in South Africa
- 2018 in Ireland
- 2018 in England
- 2019 in West Indies
- 2020 in New Zealand
- 2020 in Australia
On the personal front, Kohli kept breaking records. He holds the record for scoring the quickest 1000 T20I run as a skipper. He has amassed the most runs as a skipper in T20Is.
- Won T20 Series in ENG (2-1)
- Won T20 Series in NZ (4-0)
- Won T20 Series in AUS (2-1)
- Won T20 Series in SA (2-1)
- Won T20 Series in SL (1-0)
- Won T20 Series in WI (3-0)
- Kohli, who led India in his maiden T20 World Cup, will only lament missing the ICC title as he is yet to win an elusive title as captain across all formats.
- In his retirement post, Kohli had cited he needs to give himself space in order to play all three formats for the country.
- Kohli is the highest run-getter in the shortest format, he will continue to entertain with the bat as Rohit Sharma (IPL’s most successful captain– 5 trophies) is all set to take the leadership role.
| Player | Span | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni (INDIA) | 2007-2016 | 72 | 41 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 59.28 |
| EJG Morgan (ENG) | 2012-2021 | 69 | 41 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 61.76 |
| WTS Porterfield (IRE) | 2008-2017 | 56 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 50.00 |
| AJ Finch (AUS) | 2014-2021 | 54 | 27 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 51.92 |
| KS Williamson (NZ) | 2012-2021 | 54* | 26 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 50.96 |
| Asghar Stanikzai (AFG) | 2015-2021 | 52 | 42 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 81.73 |
| V Kohli (INDIA) | 2017-2021 | 49 | 29 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 63.82 |
Gonna feel bad for this guy. Always gave his 200% but at the end remains at the losing side.
Why god, why only him, he is a deserving person for these ICC trophies.@imVkohli #ViratKohli #India pic.twitter.com/wF5TuyERMk— Aryaveer Sharma (@AryaveerSharma3) November 7, 2021
Want to see this vintage kohli again
Without any fear and pressureBeginning of new inning in #ViratKohli career
❤️🙌FOREVER BE MY CAPTAIN
LOVE U @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/3tsyuxD0Vp— The phenomenal Guy#Viratian❤️ (@thelostrival) November 7, 2021
Tomorrow will be his last day as a captain in T20I 💔🥺#ViratKohli #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/3xtxZ2a9KE
— Richa R (@Richa_Rj10) November 7, 2021
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