IPL 2021: How The World Reacted To Virat Kohli's Big RCB Announcement
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RCB fans were left heartbroken after Virat Kohli announced that he will be stepping down as the team's captain after IPL 2021.
Having already announced that he will not be captaining India in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) after the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli on Sunday night dropped another bombshell. The 32-year-old, in an emotional video shared by the franchise on their social media handles, said that he will be stepping down as captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore after IPL 2021. Kohli, though, made it clear that he will continue to be "an RCB player till I play my last IPL game". Kohli's announcement sent shockwaves across the cricketing world. Virat Kohli to step down from RCB captaincy after #IPL2021"This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I'll continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL game. I thank all the RCB fans for believing in me and supporting me.": Virat Kohli#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers pic.twitter.com/QSIdCT8QQM Virat Kohli didn't make it about himself. He made it about giving his best for India and RCB till the end of his playing days. My respect for him just keeps growing. Have only been here a short time but I thank you @imVkohli for all you have done for @RCBTweets as a fully committed leader and team man, your energy and passion is infectious. I know the boys are fully committed to help send you out on a well deserved high skipper#PlayBold https://t.co/tBnYjAm5oT And we'll continue to support you no matter what. https://t.co/4uUdaaQqdN Good call by Virat. If he's not captaining India because of excessive workload, leading the franchise makes no sense. https://t.co/RrtZcyCnu2 Edited this last night itself I am really broken This edit sums up my feelings#IPL2O21 #rcbcaptaincy #viratkohli pic.twitter.com/QD4VpHclEM My heart sank while reading this #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/dXpJfIuNIp For all the memorable wins & the moments to cherish, we thank skipper @imVkohli with a heavy heart!!It will be his team, always. #MSDiansStandWithViratKohli pic.twitter.com/KR9xnBnQDa When everything is breaking you and yet have belief its not called pain its called emotion #RCB #captaincy #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/lohjmVp51x Years Of Trolls & Abuses Despite Being The Leading Run Scorer of The Tournament, Almost 1000 Runs in a Single Season. It's Time For 'One Last Dance' We Are Always With You @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/9ra5T2YG7j Don't knw How much Pressure this Man gone through for YearsWe are with you, Stay strong champ @imVkohli #LoveYouVirat pic.twitter.com/JslmFyN5Xd The smile behind the pain"I will only play for RCB until my retirement from the game of cricket" -#ViratKohli. pic.twitter.com/sxWMmQaoPk Day by Day you are hurting us thalaiva @imVkohli#LoveYouVirat pic.twitter.com/7henImGLTn