Virat Kohli breaks silence on quitting India, RCB captaincy, the reason was…

New Delhi: Virat Kohli stepped down from his leadership roles with the Indian national team and Royal Challengers Bangalore due to the overwhelming pressure and scrutiny he faced over nearly a decade. He cited the constant demands of captaincy and the intense public expectation of his batting performance as factors contributing to his decision to prioritize his well-being and happiness. The cumulative weight of these responsibilities, spanning seven to eight years with India and nine years with RCB, ultimately became unsustainable.

Kohli admits the constant pressure of captaincy and intense media scrutiny took a significant toll on his well-being, leading to burnout and a period of unhappiness. He even took a month-long break from cricket in 2022 to address the issue.

“I decided to step down because I realized that in order to be in this position, I needed to be happy with my decision and where I was.”