Virat Kohli resigns: Cricket fraternity SHOCKED as Kohli resigns

Virat Kohli resigns: The Indian cricket fraternity was in for a shock as India’s Test captain Virat Kohli, suddenly announced his decision to step down from captaincy with immediate effect today. Follow Insidesport.in for more updates.

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The decision comes after India lost the Test series against South Africa 1-2 at Cape Town yesterday.

Kohli took over the captaincy from MS Dhoni midway through the Australian tour back in 2014-15. He took India to the top of the Test table and won the ICC Test mace for a record five times.

As expected, former cricketers expressed their shock after the sudden announcement from the 32-year old. Let’s take a look at some of the reactions.

Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer congratulated Kohli for his successful reign as Test captain.

Virat Kohli resigns: Cricket fraternity SHOCKED as Virat Kohli steps down from captaincy after 7 years – Check out

BCCI congratulated Kohli for his successful tenure as a skipper of the Indian team.

BCCI congratulates #TeamIndia captain @imVkohli for his admirable leadership qualities that took the Test team to unprecedented heights. He led India in 68 matches and has been the most successful captain with 40 wins. https://t.co/oRV3sgPQ2G

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2022

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer congratulated Kohli for having created a wonderful legacy.

When Virat took over as Test captain, India winning a test overseas was an achievement, now if India lose an overseas test series it is an upset. And that’s how far he has taken Indian cricket forward, and that will be his legacy. Congratulations on successful reign @imVkohli 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/My2MOXNwMc

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 15, 2022

Aakash Chopra expressed his shock by tweeting ‘Didn’t see it coming’.

Whoaaa…didn’t see that coming. #Kohli

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 15, 2022

Virender Sehwag called him as one of the most successful captain in the world.

Many Congratulations #ViratKohli on an outstanding career as India’s Test Captain. Stats don’t lie & he was not only the most successful Indian Test Captain but one of the most successful in the world. Can be very proud @imVkohli & looking forward to watch u dominate with the bat

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 15, 2022

Former India Head Coach, Ravi Shastri called it a sad day for him.

Virat, you can go with your head held high. Few have achieved what you have as captain. Definitely India’s most aggressive and successful. Sad day for me personally as this is the team 🇮🇳 we built together – @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/lQC3LvekOf

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) January 15, 2022

India’s former fielding coach R Sridhar, called this decision as a shocker and congratulated Kohli for creating habits that turned into culture.

@imVkohli created Habits which turned into a culture. With courage,character passion & aggression, You led this indian Test cricket team to great heights. Today’s decision is a shocker!!
Wishing you all the very best for the rest of your international career. #No1forever 💯💔 pic.twitter.com/NhcdsQOfwY

— R SRIDHAR (@coach_rsridhar) January 15, 2022

Yuvraj Singh termed it a remarkable journey and credited Kohli for playing like a champion each time he stepped out as skipper.

It’s been a remarkable journey King Kohli @imVkohli! Very few have been able to achieve what you have. Gave your all and played like a true champion each time. May you grow from strength to strength! Onwards and upwards 👊🏻💯🔥

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) January 15, 2022

Harbhajan Singh too expressed his disappointment by tweeting

Kohli stepped down as Test Captain 🤔🤨🧐

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 15, 2022

Suresh Raina too expressed his shock with this sudden decision and went on to say that he hopes that he continues to shine as a player.

Although I also am shocked by @imVkohli sudden decision, I respect his call. I can only applaud him for what he has done for world cricket & India. Easily one of the most aggressive and fittest players India has had. Hope he’d continue to shine for India as a player. pic.twitter.com/W9hJGAYqhv

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 15, 2022

Parthiv Patel said that Kohli can take pride on his accomplishments as Test skipper.

#ViratKohli has been the most successful Test captain for India and he can take pride in his accomplishments. Congratulations for a fine innings as captain.#CricketTwitter

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) January 15, 2022

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah congratulated Kohli for his tremendous tenure as captain.

Congratulations to @imVkohli on a tremendous tenure as #TeamIndia captain. Virat turned the team into a ruthless fit unit that performed admirably both in India and away. The Test wins in Australia & England have been special. https://t.co/9Usle3MbbQ

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 15, 2022

Yusuf Pathan reacted to the news by saying it was not something that he wished to read.

Not the news which I wanted to read but you have done some amazing job as a leader to #IndianCricketTeam be proud of yourself @imVkohli

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) January 15, 2022

Irfan Pathan tweeted that Kohli’s name will always be remembered for the kind of impact that he has made as a captain.

Whenever the talk of Indian cricket captains will arise in test cricket @imVkohli ‘s name will be up there,not only for results but the kind of impact he had as a captain. Thank you #ViratKohli

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 15, 2022

Pragyan Ojha called Kohli as someone who added a different value to the team as skipper.

Indian cricket always had a leader who added a different value to the team and inculcated some of their characteristics to make a difference. Virat will always be remembered as an aggressive leader who changed the way everyone looked at fitness. #thankyouVirat 😇 https://t.co/9sBa0KBy0V

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) January 15, 2022

RP Singh reacted to the news by tweeting that Kohli must be prpud of what he has achieved as skipper.

#Virat should be proud of his 7 year stint. He has achieved some remarkable things for Indian cricket. #CricketTwitter

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) January 15, 2022

Congratulations on taking the Indian team all the way to the top! Been a pleasure playing under your leadership, Virat ! 👊 @imVkohli

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 15, 2022