Virat Kohli quits Test captaincy: Rohit Sharma says he is ‘shocked’ by batter’s decision

As per the numbers, Kohli steps down from Test captaincy as the most successful skipper in the longest format of the game for India and fourth overall. Under his time as captain, India played 68 Tests, winning 40, losing 17, and drawing 11 matches, with a win percentage of 58.82 while registering memorable wins in overseas and home conditions.

As Virat Kohli on Saturday (January 15) decided to step down as India's Test captain after leading the side for seven years, Team India’s ODI and T20I skipper Rohit Sharma said that he was left shell shocked by the sudden turn of events.

However, Rohit also wished Kohli all the best for his future and congratulated him for a ‘successful stint as Indian captain'.

Taking to Instagram, Rohit wrote, “Shocked!! But congratulations on a successful stint as Indian captain. आगे के लिए बहुत बहुत शुभकामनाएँ (Best wishes for the future).”