On Sunday, the 2021 IPL resumed in the UAE after getting postponed in May due to COVID-19 outbreak in India. Amid the battle between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, Kohli’s captaincy relinquishment stole the spotlight.
Gautam Gambhir questioned Virat Kohli’s timing of the announcement. The former India opener felt it could distract RCB players and lead to more pressure, risking their chance of winning their maiden IPL title.
Kohli, who took up the RCB captaincy in 2013, hasn’t tasted success despite rich returns with the bat. The Royal Challengers, currently ranked third in the IPL points table, won their first four games in the first phase. According to the IPL 2021 match list, they will resume their 2021 IPL campaign on Monday against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
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Kohli has taken a brave decision but it’s going to be an emotional moment: Gautam Gambhir
Although Gautam Gambhir lauded Kohli for his courageous decision, he admitted it was going to be emotional until the end of the leg. However the former KKR captain hopes that the players don’t get carried away and focus on the task. He added:
Before the UAE leg of the IPL began, Virat Kohli announced he would discontinue as India’s T20I captain after the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021. So it’s a highly opportune time for the prolific batsman to sign off as captain by gifting his franchise and the country a trophy each.
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