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Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli Surprised everyone by announcing his retirement from Test cricket. Kohli, who is considered one of the best batsmen in modern cricket, retired from the longest format of the game as a successful captain of India. Overall, he was the fourth most successful test captain in the word before farewell to the format. While there are many speculation about Kohli’s decision already, by a report Today game Claimed that the BCCI once again indicated to appoint him the captain, but decided not to proceed with the call. According to the report, Virat was indicated that he could once again become the captain during the Seema-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
The report said, “At least those close to them suggested that they were given a hint that they would get captaincy after Adelaide. But then things changed,” the report said in the report.
However, after India’s 3–1 defeat against Australia in a five-match series, the BCCI created a full U-turn and allegedly decided to start the process for searching for a young captain.
According to the report, Kohli was expected to become the captain once again and it was one of the main reasons that he played the Ranji Trophy match against the Railways for Delhi, as mandatory by the BCCI.
Meanwhile, due to the recent India-Pakistan border tension, the IPL will resume Kolkata Knight Riders with the royal challengers Bangalore on Saturday in a high-done competition, where the spotlight will be firmly on Virat Kohli after its recent test.
The unexpected 10-day break has left both RCB and KKR with different goals and faces general challenges.
RCB ranks second on the table with 16 points out of 11 matches, and a win here can take them to the playoffs.
KKR ranks sixth on the table with 11 points out of 12 games, and a slip-up knockout will evaporate the expectations of the champion.
(With IANS input)
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