A country famous for its spin-bowling, established itself as one of the best fast-bowling units in the world. A team often described as home-track bullies, became arguably the best touring Test side in the world.
A country where winning a Test match away from home (in SENA countries) was considered a major success, attained a status where winning a match was not enough anymore. Anything less than a series triumph was described as a failure.
These were some of the monumental changes that defined Kohli’s legacy as the captain of the India Test team. The impact he had on the team can’t be described in words.
But as they say, every good thing comes to an end, and so did Kohli’s remarkable journey as the leader of the Indian Test team as he voluntarily resigned from the red-ball captaincy.
His decision, which came in the wake of a disappointing Test series defeat against South Africa, left everyone speechless as people failed to come to terms with his shocking announcement.
But, if we take a close look at all the controversies that transpired in the last few months, ever since he decided to step down from the T20I stewardship, everything starts to make sense.
