Virat Kohli, who stepped down as India's Test captain in January 2022 after a series loss to South Africa, has finally disclosed the reasons behind his decision four years later.
Kohli is India's most successful Test captain
May 20, 2026
12:43 pm
What's the storyVirat Kohli, India's most successful Test captain, has opened up about his decision to resign from the role in January 2022.
The announcement came after India lost the away Test series against South Africa.
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