Former Indian batsman Aakash Chopra has given his opinion on the comments made by Virat Kohli and the BCCI over removing him from ODI captaincy. Addressing the pre-departure press conference ahead of South Africa tour, Kohli made some really massive statements leading people to believe that the way he was asked to step down from ODI captaincy was not ideal.
Virat Kohli said that there was no prior communication from the selectors about stepping down from ODI captaincy and that he was informed about the same after India’s Test squad was announced at the end of the meeting.
Kohli in his presser further said that no one asked him to not quit T20I captaincy while adding he was always available for selection for the ODI series against South Africa. BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal earlier said that Kohli has asked for a break which is why he decided to skip the ODIs.
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“The question is not who is telling the truth and who is lying, who is right and who is wrong. The question is why this is happening because it is not about you and me, it’s not about him or the other guy, the fact is that the loser is actually Indian cricket” said Chopra on the recent developments.
“I was slightly surprised. I was reading a line that truth can be stranger than fiction, that’s exactly how it has happened. Virat Kohli said he never asked for leave, the news had come that he had asked for leave even before Rohit Sharma was named the captain. I mean this is a communication breakdown. Who is doing this and why is somebody doing this” he further added.
Proper Communication Was Required: Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra further said that BCCI’s lack of communication to Virat Kohli regarding the stepping down from ODI captaincy leaves a lot to be pondered over. He said that while Kohli’s future as captain was in the hands of the BCCI they should have had proper communication with Kohli before coming to the decision.
When Kohli had released his statement, he had said that he is quitting the T20I captaincy but would want to continue being Test and ODI skipper. Captaincy is not a right but a privilege. You cannot take a privilege for granted, that it is your right.”
“But when you are talking about one of the most successful captains of your country and you want to replace him as captain, which is absolutely fine, but it is necessary to talk and not just inform” concluded Chopra.
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