Would be nervous of a Virat Kohli who does not have leadership responsibility, says Jonty Rhodes

India suffered a 1-2 defeat against South Africa in the three-match Test series, and the visitors also went down to the Proteas in the ODI series by 0-3. However, more than these defeats, the cricket fraternity was shocked by Virat Kohli's decision to quit the Test captaincy after losing the red-ball series against South Africa.

“I'd be a little bit nervous of a Kohli who doesn't have the responsibility of leadership. Not that it cost him anything. I think he scored incredible runs for India. But he is such a passionate guy that he would want go out there and score heavily just to show that he is still relevant to India in any capacity,” said Rhodes on Sony Sports Network. 

“With regards to him stepping down (as Test captain), it's always a personal decision. He's obviously not retired. Many captains leave the job and just walk away but Kohli's still around. He is very passionate. We know how he plays the game. He is always 100 percent committed. His work ethic is just as strong. He obviously thinks he has a role to play for India still, just not as a captain. You have to respect someone like him for what he has done,” he added.