India’s Test aspect captain Virat Kohli mentioned that he was knowledgeable by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) not to surrender the T20I captaincy of the nationwide workforce whereas talking at a digital press convention on Wednesday.
“I had told BCCI before giving up the T20I captaincy. I told them my story. BCCI received it very well. There was no crime. Describing it as a progressive step, it was highly appreciated. I told him that I would continue as ODI captain and Test captain,” the 33-year-old Kohli mentioned whereas answering a query about quitting his T20I captaincy.
“I advised him very clearly at the moment that if the office-bearers or selectors don’t need me to take over any accountability, then I’m positive with it. I mentioned this clearly after I approached BCCI to debate my T20I captaincy. ,
“I have never had any communication with the BCCI and needed to take relaxation. I used to be contacted an hour and a half earlier than the assembly. There was no communication. All the 5 selectors advised me that I can’t be the ODI captain, which is ok.
Kohli additionally put an finish to speculations about his availability and his equation with Rohit Sharma.
“I was and I am available for selection all the time. I never approached BCCI for rest. I am available for the ODI series in South Africa, and was always available,” he mentioned throughout the pre-departure press convention.
Shortly earlier than the beginning of this yr’s T20 World Cup within the United Arab Emirates, Kohli introduced his step down as India’s T20I captain after the event.
India will play three Tests and three ODIs towards South Africa from December 26.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
