'Thank you for your service King Kohli': Netizens praise Virat for 'brave' decision to step down as T20I captain

While many reports about Virat Kohli giving up his T20I captaincy were doing the rounds, fans still continued to believe, it could not be true. However, on Thursday (September 16), the Indian skipper himself came out and posted on his social media that he will be stepping down as the Indian captain for T20I after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. 

Kohli said he needs space to fully lead ODI and Test teams and has had prolonged discussions with Rohit, team management, and the BCCI regarding this matter.

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— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 16, 2021

Soon after the batsman posted the news, fans started trending 'King Kohli' as they praised the man for his 'brave and bold' decision.

Thank you for your service King Kohli @imVkohli #ViratKohli #T20 pic.twitter.com/bao42pE0X8

— lalit (@lalitgrateful) September 16, 2021

Today's bold decisions will write tomorrow's bold success story.

We respect your decision, KING KOHLI. #ViratKohli #KingKohli #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/8o422cOx1y

— Abhishek Anand (@Iamabhianand) September 16, 2021

My Captain Today, Tomorrow and Forever King Kohli #ViratKohli https://t.co/B3ratIzhfm pic.twitter.com/s0Cuouuze5

—  (@iyogeshbhoir) September 16, 2021

I hope you lift the trophy this time
God bless you king kohli https://t.co/qmOiSzXZja

— Ratio + Tic Tac (@RatioTicTac) September 16, 2021

KING KOHLI HAS ANNOUNCED THE BEAST RUN MACHINE'S COMEBACK IN T20Is.

— Avantika (@ItsNandewar) September 16, 2021

Form now on King Kohli’s another peak going to start..! @imVkohli #ViratKohli

— KaifisAlive (@cumfasttt) September 16, 2021

Hope your T20 captaincy ends with world cup title . All the best king kohli.

— Ashutosh Singh (@Singh_Ashu_) September 16, 2021

Earlier, according to a Times of India report, sources from BCCI had stated, "Virat himself will make the announcement. He is of the view that he needs to concentrate on his batting and go back to becoming what he’s always been – the best batsman in the world."