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'You will always be my captain': Siraj posts heartfelt note for Kohli

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has thanked former skipper Virat Kohli for trusting and believing in him.Kohli on Saturday stepped down as India's Test captain after leading the side for seven years.Siraj, who played under Kohli's leadership in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for RCB, said the former India skipper will always be his captain."To my superhero, I cannot be thankful enough for the support and the encouragement that I got from you. You have always been my great brother. Thank you for trusting me and believing in me for all these years. For seeing the great at my worst. You will be always be my captain King Kohli," Siraj said in an Instagram post.Last year, Kohli had stepped down as the T20I captain and then he was removed as the ODI leader as the selectors wanted one captain for the white-ball format.Kohli has been the most successful Test captain India has ever produced. After taking over the reins from MS Dhoni, he has led India in 68 Test matches and secured 40 wins at a win

Kohli as Test captain: From stepping into Dhoni shoes to India's epic wins

Virat Kohli quit as India's Test captain, saying he did his job with "absolute honesty" and the time was right to quit the leadership role. Let's look at his achievements as India Test Captain

If given an opportunity, it will be an honour to captain India: Bumrah

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Monday said he is not averse to leading the national team if an opportunity comes knocking at his door in the near future

For Brand Virat Kohli to rule, Batsman Kohli must score and emerge strong

Kohli, who is associated with brands such as Vivo, Puma, Uber India, to name a few, had in 2020 emerged as the most valuable celebrity in the country for a fourth straight year

Kohli is one of the finest captains, once in a generation cricketer: BCCI

Virat Kohli is "one of the finest captains" and "once in a generation" cricketer, BCCI said in its rich tribute after the star batter quit as Test captain

BCCI respects Kohli's decision to step down as Test skipper: Ganguly

The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said Virat Kohli's decision to step down as Team India's Test skipper is a "personal one".

Stunned cricketing fraternity lauds India's most successful Test captain

Virat Kohli's unexpected decision to quit Test captaincy stunned the cricketing world, which lauded the Indian star batter for taking his team to new heights. Kohli ended his seven-year reign as India's most successful Test captain with memorable series wins in England and Australia being the highlight. "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," tweeted former teammate Suresh Raina. Kohli took India to the top of world rankings and made them a formidable force in all conditions. "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," wrote former ..

Virat Kohli quits Test captaincy, a day after series defeat against Proteas

Virat Kohli on Saturday dropped a bombshell by quitting Test captaincy following the unexpected series defeat against South Africa. Kohli was appointed Test captain back in 2014 when M S Dhoni stepped down in the middle of the series against Australia. "Every thing has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of India, it's now. There have been many ups and also some downs along the journey but there has never been lack of effort or lack of belief," Kohli wrote in a statement which he posted on Twitter, taking everyone by surprise. His shock announcement came a day after India lost the Test series in South Africa 1-2. Kohli led India to the top of world rankings and during his tenure, the team recorded a memorable series win in Australia. The 33-year old had recently quit as T20 captain and was later sacked at ODI captain by the BCCI.

SA vs Ind: No sanctions but the Indian team cautioned for DRS outburst

India cricket team has been cautioned by Andy Pycroft, the match referee for the third Test match, after Virat Kohli and his teammates vented their ire over a DRS decision

'Not my job': Kohli avoids discussing Rahane, Pujara's spot in team

South Africa on Friday defeated India in the third and final Test to clinch the three-match series 2-1

SA v IND, 3rd Test: The batting let us down, rues Kohli after series loss

After leading 1-0, India went on to lose the next two matches in Johannesburg and Cape Town

Really immature, you can't be a role model this way: Gambhir slams Kohli

Virat Kohli's outburst against a controversial DRS decision during the third Test against South Africa was "immature", feels former opener Gautam Gambhir.

Really immature, can't be a role model in this manner: Gambhir slams Kohli

Virat Kohli's outburst against a controversial DRS decision during the third Test against South Africa was "immature", feels former opener Gautam Gambhir.

SA on firm footing for series win despite Pant hundred, Kohli cries foul

Pant's (100 not out off 139 balls) fourth Test hundred constituted for more than 50 per cent of India's second innings

Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara have been headache for us: Petersen

India lost both their openers cheaply once again in the second innings but Pujara (9) and Kohli (14) thereafter took charge of the proceedings

3rd Test, Day 1: Bowlers put S Africa on top despite Kohli's gritty knock

A brilliant bowling performance by Kagiso Rabada (4/73) and Marco Jansen (3/55) put South Africa on top against India on a fast-moving Day 1 of the third and final Test of the three-match series

India vs South Africa 3rd Test: Defiant Kohli leads India to 141/4 at tea

Virat Kohli negotiated a phase of high quality fast bowling to take his side to 141 for four at tea on day one of the third and final Test against South Africa

I am absolutely fit, says Kohli ahead of 3rd Test but rules out Siraj

India captain Virat Kohli said he will return to the team for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa as he is "absolutely fit" but ruled out the participation of pacer Mohammed Siraj

South Africa: All eyes on Virat Kohli helping 'skipper' to win Test series

Virat Kohli's talismanic presence will be the shot in the arm that India would need in their bid to win the historic first-ever away Test series against South Africa.

SA vs India: Visitors look to conquer Cape Town, all eyes on Kohli, Siraj

With Dean Elgar-led South Africa winning the second Test at Johannesburg, the three-match series against India is nicely poised and there is everything to play for in the decider