‘I had expectations but …’, why did I leave the captaincy of RCB? Virat Kohli broke silence

Virat Kohli Breaks Silence on Quitting as India, RCB Captain: The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) game continues in IPL-2025. The team is at the top of the points table till the news is written. Even though the RCB trophy has failed to win the Trophy for years, this team always remains the subject of discussion among the fans. And the reason for this is also not hidden from anyone. This is Virat Kohli’s team. Kohli, who has left the captaincy, is still the face of RCB and its biggest identity. In 2008, Virat joined RCB and never separated again.

Virat Kohli took over the team after Daniel Vettori in 2013 and was captain till 2021. During this time, Bengaluru did not win the trophy but made a place in the playoffs a total of four times and also played the final in 2016. After 2021, when Kohli opted out of captaincy, it was a shocking decision for all. Virat Kohli has now given the real reason for this in an interview.

He said, “I was also captaining the Indian team at that time, in such a situation it was very difficult for me. Its effect was coming on my batting too, I used to think all the time what should I do now. Then I thought that I needed to be stress -free and happy to do well, I used to play a lot from the batting perspective.”

Kohli’s record as captain

Virat Kohli captained RCB in 143 matches in which he got success in 68 matches. During this, Bengaluru made a place in the playoffs four times. And also played the final in 2016. During this, Om’s win percentage was 47.55.

It is clear from Virat Kohli’s decision that he keeps the team before himself. His decision in the interest of the team is being praised everywhere.