Virat Kohli has stepped down as the Indian skipper across formats. He was mainly successful in Test cricket. Shane Warne has recalled his most immense contribution as a captain.
Virat Kohli stepping down as the Indian skipper across formats has been one of the most shocking moments in Indian cricket. It all started with the Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), followed by the One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Tests. As the fans miss Kohli's aggressive attitude as captain on the field, legendary former Australian spinner Shane Warne has recalled the former's most significant contribution as the Indian skipper.
Speaking to PTI, Warne reckoned that Kohli was inspirational as a leader and had a passion, especially for Test cricket. He feels that Kohli and his love have kept Test cricket alive in most countries, while without the same, it would have already been on a downward spiral in most countries. He was also notable for Kohli inspiring his teammates on all occasions.
Warne further admitted that he had all the respect for Kohli and referred to him as a terrific cricketer and a superb ambassador for the sport. He also wished to thank him and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for prioritising Test cricket and making it the number one format. He divulged that had it not been for Kohli and BCCI, Test would have been a dormant format in this dominant age of T20 cricket.
This month, Warne had his documentary 'Shane' on the Over The Top (OTT) platforms. Speaking on the positive response he has received, he concluded, "I am very proud of it, and I have been blown away by the feedback. People have loved it and got inspired by it, so I can do it as I have been in the public eye for over 30 years. So, to touch some of the stuff that happened 30 years ago and look back, it has been pretty interesting."