Indian cricket Jaspreet Bumrah reveals how Virat Kohli broke the news of his resignation as India's Test captain: 'We respect him'

Kohli stepped down as Test captain a day after the end of the Test series in Cape Town, ending an era in Indian cricket.

India's pacer Jaspreet Bumrah has revealed that Virat Kohli's decision to step down as Test captain came after a 2-1 Test series defeat against South Africa last week. Revealing that Kohli had spoken to members of the team about his decision to step down from the role, Bumrah opened up about the process, saying it was a personal decision.

Kohli stepped down as Test captain a day after the end of the Test series in Cape Town, ending an era in Indian cricket. Kohli had earlier resigned from his T20I captaincy in November and was removed from the ODI captaincy a month later after selectors appointed Rohit Sharma as the new white ball captain.

"Virat Kohli told us at a team meeting that he was stepping down as Test captain. That is his decision. He knows his body. He knows the frame of mind. We respect him. It is a pleasure to play under his leadership. I made my debut under his hand. "

"It simply came to our notice then. They brought a culture of fitness. He was fired. Under his leadership, everyone moved in one direction. It is immense and it will still be immense with its input, ”Bumrah said before the start of the three-match ODI series against South Africa in Parle.

"It simply came to our notice then. They brought a culture of fitness. He was fired. Under his leadership, everyone moved in one direction. It was immense and it will still be immense with its input, ”he added.

"We understand change. We have all played enough cricket. As a team, we will make a positive contribution, ”he added.

Speaking of the series, Bumrah will be seen in the role of vice-captain while KL Rahul will lead the Indian team as he has not recovered in time due to his hamstring injury.

India will play two of the three ODIs in Parle from January 19 and the final will be played in Cape Town.