IND vs NAM LIVE: Kohli bids adieu to T20I captaincy- check report card

T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli bids adieu to T20I captaincy after 50 matches in charge- check India captain’s report card

Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021 12:26 pm

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 […]

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.

IND vs NAM LIVE: Virat Kohli bids adieu to T20I captaincy after 50 matches incharge- check India captain’s report card

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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.

**Most matches as captain**
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 pressure

Beginning 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