Virat Kohli, after scoring a century against Pakistan, was dismissed for 11 runs in India's match against New Zealand by a stunning catch from Glenn Phillips. Kohli, who reached 14,000 runs in ODIs vs Pakistan, is playing his 300th match in the 50-over format. Read more on TOI
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eps down as captain, new era begins In a shocking turn of events, Virat Kohli has announced his decision to step down as the captain of the Indian cricket team, effective immediately. This decision comes after a string of poor performances by the team under his leadership, including a disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup. Kohli, who has been the captain of the Indian team since 2017, cited personal reasons for his decision to step down. In a statement released on social media, he said, "I have decided to step down as the captain of the Indian cricket team to focus on my own game and contribute to the team in a different capacity. It has been an honor to lead this team, and I am confident that the new captain will take us to new heights." With Kohli stepping down, a new era begins for Indian cricket. The BCCI will now have to appoint a new captain, who will have the daunting task of leading the team in the upcoming series and tournaments. Speculations are rife about who will be the next captain, with names like Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant being thrown into the mix. The new captain will have big shoes to fill, as Kohli has been one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history. Under his leadership, India achieved numerous milestones, including winning the Test series in Australia for the first time and reaching the finals of the World Test Championship. As Indian cricket fans come to terms with Kohli's departure, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation about the future of the team. With a new captain at the helm, the team will have the opportunity to start afresh and build a new legacy. The upcoming series and tournaments, including the ODI World Cup in 2023 and the T20 World Cup in 2024, will be crucial for the new captain to stamp his authority and lead the team to glory. It will be interesting to see how the team adapts to the change in leadership and how they perform under the new captain. While Kohli's decision to step down may come as a surprise to many, it could also be a turning point for Indian cricket. The team now has the opportunity to start a new chapter and write a new success story under a new captain. As the cricketing world watches with bated breath, one thing is for sure – the future of Indian cricket is bright and promising.