Anushka Sharma backs Virat Kohli's decision to quit T20 captaincy
Anushka Sharma backs Virat Kohli's decision to quit T20 captaincy
NEW DELHI (Web Desk) – Bollywood star Anushka Sharma supported her husband Virat Kohli s decision to quit India s T20 captaincy.
The Bollywood actress took to Instagram and shared her cricketer husband s statement around resigning from the capitan position. She also added a heart emoticon to the photo.
A part of Virat s Kohli s elaborate note read: "Understanding workload is a very important thing and considering my immense workload over the last 8-9 years playing all 3 formats and captaining regularly for last 5-6 years, I feel I need to give myself space to be fully ready to lead the Indian Team in Test and ODI Cricket. I have given everything to the Team during my time as T20 Captain and I will continue to do so for the T20 Team as a batsman moving forward."
He continued, "Of course, arriving at this decision took a lot of time. After a lot of contemplation and discussions with my close people, Ravi bhai and also Rohit, who have been an essential part of the leadership group, I ve decided to step down as the T20 Captain after this T20 World Cup in Dubai in October. I have also spoken to the secretary Mr Jay Shah and the President of BCCI Mr Sourav Ganguly along with all the selectors about the same. I will continue to serve Indian Cricket and the Indian Team to the best of my ability."