5 captains who stepped down from their positions after controversies
The controversies have deepened to such an extent that they have had to relinquish captaincy for the absolute interests of the team.
3. Steve Smith – Rajasthan Royals (2018)
Following the sandpaper gate controversy, Steve Smith also resigned from captaincy duties of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018. The Indian Test vice-captain, Ajinkya Rahane, was named as his replacement to captain the Royals in 2018.
After the sandpaper incident, Smith resigned from all captaincy duties and was barred from participating in the IPL 2018 season by the BCCI. Smith believed that it was in the best interest of his team that he stepped down from captaincy so that the team could focus on the preparations leading to the IPL without any distracting atmosphere.
The Rajasthan Royals’ management stated that they will do everything possible to protect the game’s values and integrity, and they welcomed Steve’s decision to step down as captain. After being banned by the BCCI, Smith and Warner not only lost their captaincy but also missed the entire IPL season.
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