Wanted Virat Kohli to get more time as captain before 2019 World Cup, reveals MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni has claimed that he had stepped down as captain of the Indian ODI team so that the Virat Kohli could have enough time to prepare and assemble his squad ahead of the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup. The wicket-keeper also believes that he left the responsibility of the team at the right time.
The India wicket-keeper batsman is widely regarded as one of the most successful captains in international cricket. The Ranchi-born player is right up there with greats like Ricky Ponting, Graeme Smith, Sourav Ganguly, Kumar Sangakkara among others when it comes to
While many were left saddened by his decision, the World
"I resigned from captaincy because I wanted the new captain to get enough time for preparing a team before the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Selecting a strong team without giving the new captain appropriate time isn't possible. I believe that I left the captaincy at the right time," the wicketkeeper-batsman told sections of the media in Ranchi recently, reported NDTV.
Kohli had earlier taken up the Test captaincy in December 2014, when Dhoni retired from the longest format after the MCG Test against Australia. But he continued to lead the team in the shorter versions of cricket.
The 37-year old, who is a part of the Indian team for the upcoming Asia Cup, captained India in 199 ODIs, of which he won 110 and lost 74. He also led India in 72 T20Is, winning on 41 occasions. He was also India's most successful Test captain, with 27 wins, 18 defeats and 15 draws.
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