A leader inspires, innovates, and therefore brings honor to his team. Every successful team in the sport has always had a strong captain. The combination of power and intelligence always wins battles. And it is precisely this small role played by the captain’s intellect that the captain needs. A captain’s job is to instill a winning attitude in his or her squad, encourage them to believe in themselves, and create a positive culture in the locker room. The remainder of the work will be completed on the field.
Kohli has been great over the years individually but his leadership qualities have been subpar. Virat Kohli suffered his third defeat as India captain in ICC event knockouts and finals after losing to New Zealand in the World Test Championship final. India has lost in the 2019 World Cup semi-finals under Kohli before this match.
That setback came two years after India was beaten by Pakistan in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, which was also skippered by Kohli. India has only played three matches in the ICC knockout stages under Kohli at the helm. The T20 World Cup 2021, which will be held in India, will be India’s next appearance in an ICC competition.
Here are some reasons why Virat Kohli should resign as a captain of the Indian Cricket Team:
Questionable team selection
Over the years, Virat Kohli’s squad selection hasn’t been great. Even the worthiest players were occasionally overlooked. Kohli sticks with guys who haven’t been doing well for a long time. There have been times when his squad selections, particularly in Tests, have sparked debates, and many thought the team was forced to suffer the brunt of his judgments.
Tactical Errors
Following India’s recent loss in the World Cup final against New Zealand, some of Kohli’s actions have been questioned. Virat Kohli has used a number of dubious tactics on the field while captaining the team. There have also been some dubious methods in terms of successfully employing a certain bowler, as well as a few field placement concerns. Kohli’s errors in evaluating a game and not making the right judgments have cost Team India many key games, according to cricket experts and fans.
Batting
In recent months, Kohli has struggled with the bat. In both innings of the WTC Final at Ageas Bowl in Southampton, Kohli was dismissed by New Zealand’s brilliant all-rounder Kyle Jamieson. Kohli was caught leg before by the Kiwi bowler after hitting 44 runs in the first innings. The right-handed batsman was dismissed for 13 in the second innings by a Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) colleague. Kohli has also been without a century for a long time. His supporters are particularly concerned about his batting because he hasn’t been at his best for a long time.
Other Captaincy Options
Many analysts have recommended Virat Kohli to stand down as India’s Test captain and give over the reins to his deputy Ajinkya Rahane, who has been praised for his leadership during the Australian tour. Rahane led a dramatic comeback as India defeated Australia 2-1 in a four-match series to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the absence of Kohli and with his squad weakened due to injury. Rohit Sharma, who has been one of the finest leaders in the IPL with the Mumbai Indians, is another fantastic possibility for the captaincy. Sharma is a wise leader who is gifted with an analytical mind and is well-known for his foresight and preparation.
Workload Management
Kohli’s game hasn’t been as fluid in recent years as it has been in the past. It’s possible that the strain of guiding Team India and RCB is to blame. Fans and the media have chastised him, and his captaincy has taken a toll on his performance. For years, teams like Australia and England have used the idea of ‘Split Captaincy.’ Joe Root (Test) and Eoin Morgan (ODI) are England’s test and one-day captains, respectively. This has allowed them to relieve some of the strain put on them by one particular player. Adopting a similar strategy will undoubtedly benefit India. If Kohli is stripped of leadership responsibilities in a particular format, it would undoubtedly help him cope with the mental strain he is now under. As a result, his international career duration will be extended.
