(Reuters) – Following are reactions to cricketer Virat Kohli stepping down as the captain of the test group after seven years on Saturday.
INDIAN CRICKET BOARD (BCCI)
“BCCI congratulates #StaffIndia captain @imVkohli for his admirable management qualities that took the test group to unprecedented heights. He led India in 68 matches and has been probably the most profitable captain with 40 wins.”
BCCI SECRETARY JAY SHAH
“Congratulations to @imVkohli on an amazing tenure as #StaffIndia captain. Virat turned the group right into a ruthless match unit that carried out admirably each in India and away. The Test wins in Australia & England have been particular.”
WEST INDIES GREAT VIV RICHARDS
“Congratulations @imVkohli on a surprising run as the Indian captain. You will be very pleased with what you could have achieved up to now, and for certain, your identify shall be up there among the many finest leaders in world cricket.”
FORMER INDIA BATSMAN VIRENDER SEHWAG
“Many Congratulations #ViratKohli on an excellent profession as India’s Test Captain. Stats do not lie & he was not solely probably the most profitable Indian Test Captain however one of the profitable on this planet.
“Can be very proud @imVkohli & trying ahead to watch u dominate with the bat.”
FORMER INDIA ALL-ROUNDER YUVRAJ SINGH
“It’s been a outstanding journey King Kohli @imVkohli! Very few have been in a position to obtain what you could have. Gave your all and performed like a real champion every time. May you develop from energy to energy! Onwards and upwards.”
FORMER INDIA BATSMAN SURESH RAINA
“Although I additionally am shocked by @imVkohli sudden resolution, I respect his name. I can solely applaud him for what he has accomplished for world cricket & India.
“Easily one of the aggressive and fittest gamers India has had. Hope he’d proceed to shine for India as a participant.”
FORMER INDIA PACE BOWLER IRFAN PATHAN
“Whenever the speak of Indian cricket captains will come up in test cricket @imVkohli‘s identify shall be up there, not just for outcomes however the type of impression he had as a captain. Thank you #ViratKohli.”
FORMER INDIA SEAM BOWLER RP SINGH
“#Virat needs to be pleased with his 7 yr stint. He has achieved some outstanding issues for Indian cricket.”
FORMER INDIA SPINNER PRAGYAN OJHA
“Indian cricket all the time had a pacesetter who added a special worth to the group and inculcated a few of their traits to make a distinction.
“Virat will all the time be remembered as an aggressive chief who modified the way in which everybody checked out health.”
FORMER INDIA WICKET-KEEPER PARTHIV PATEL
“#ViratKohli has been probably the most profitable Test captain for India and he can take delight in his accomplishments. Congratulations for a effective innings as captain.”
(Compiled by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru; Editing by Hugh Lawson)