Virat Kohli is not new to captaincy. He has led different sides right from grade cricket. He was the captain of the Under-19 Indian team that won the World Cup in 2008. Moreover, from the time he transitioned successfully to the senior team, he was seen as a future captain.

Kohli got his chance at the helm for the first time in 2013 but it was only in January 2015 that he took over as full-time Test skipper. A couple of years later (in 2017), the Delhi lad was appointed the captain across all formats. India have done well under him since then. They’ve lost just two ODI bilateral series and have become the No. 1 Test team in the ICC Rankings.

However, in the recent past, Kohli’s captaincy has come under the scanner quite a bit. The 31-year-old’s tactics on the field and his team selection have been criticized heavily. Moreover, India have failed in the knockouts of two ICC tournaments as well. Also, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) haven’t done well under him over the last few years. Hence, there are talks around axing Kohli as captain. However, there might be a few consequences if that happens.

Here are five such consequences India might face if he loses captaincy:

Virat Kohli, the captain-batsman way better than just pure batsman

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-322287" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-hundred.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-322287" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption>

There are a few batsmen who love to take the added responsibility and lead from the front. Virat Kohli belongs to that category. He simply loves that extra responsibility and it reflects in the stats as well. Kohli has far better numbers as captain than as a normal player.

The 30-year-old has scored almost half of his career international runs as captain. The Delhi lad has amassed 10,000+ runs in international cricket as the captain of the Indian team across all formats. He has an average of nearly 66 as captain. His numbers as non-captain are no match to these. Kohli averages a shade under 50 when he wasn’t the leader of the pack.

Moreover, Kohli’s batting in Test cricket has gone on another level. He has become a lot more consistent and has churned out hundreds like never before. The same has been the case in ODI cricket. Thus, while Kohli was already an excellent player as non-captain, captaincy has brought the best out of the Kohli, the best. He has evolved a lot and has carried the batting line-up on his shoulders.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-306967" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-Indian-team.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-306967" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)</figcaption>

It is no secret that Virat Kohli is one of the liveliest characters on the field. He wears his heart on his sleeve and loves a challenge. Moreover, everyone knows that Kohli is aggressive on the field and doesn’t back down. He isn’t afraid to give it back to the players who go after him.

Thus, under Kohli, the Indian team has evolved into an aggressive one as well. They aren’t shy to give it back when they get sledged. Thus, opposition teams are aware that this Indian team under Kohli can give it back and they are mindful of that.

Moreover, Kohli is one such player who is always in the face of the opposition. He loves celebrating each wicket and doesn’t mind doing it in the face of the opposition batsmen either. He is also the team’s cheerleader and constantly tries to cheer the crowd. He wants them to get behind the team.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-309141" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-5.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-309141" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Virat Kohli at the start of his career (for about five-six years) and Virat Kohli post-2012-13 are two different entities altogether. The transformation has been remarkable. A chubby, young cricketer has turned into a fit, freak and mature captain.

The 31-year-old is currently in the shape of his life and he’s been at that level for a couple of years now. The current Indian captain can run his 100th run or even 200th run as fast as his first run. Be it the start of the day in Test cricket or the fag end of the day, Kohli gives his everything, whether it with the bat or in the field. In fact, Kohli feels most of his present success is due to his fitness levels.

This has set a standard in Indian cricket. Players are taking inspiration from the skipper and are getting fitter. Kohli played a decent role in the introduction of the Yo-Yo Test in Indian cricketing circles. A lot of cricketers have publicly named Kohli their role-model, especially for fitness. Hence, this is one of the fittest Indian teams to have ever played the game.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-309825" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Team-India-3.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-309825" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Different captains have different styles of leading the team. For instance, MS Dhoni loved playing around with spinners and part-timers while Virat Kohli loves the pace on the ball. Moreover, he prefers to have full-time options and doesn’t dwell a lot with part-timers.

Also, captains prefer backing certain players. Thus, a change in captaincy will not only change the team dynamics, but there will also be certain players who will face the axe. There is a possibility that the new captain prefers certain players and in-form players might be dropped.

The team combinations and tactics might undergo a change as well. Kohli has been captain in all three formats for two and a half years now. Thus, a change in captaincy might see a structural change in a small period of time.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-325285" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-and-Virat-Kohli-1.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-325285" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

A couple of years back when MS Dhoni stepped down as captain from all formats, there were questions whether he would gel well under Virat Kohli. That transition took place very smoothly and there wasn’t much of a difference. Kohli oversaw the transition of the Test team also really well after Dhoni’s sudden retirement.

However, if Kohli is stripped off captaincy, it may not be the case again. The transition when Dhoni stepped down seemed peerless with the mutual respect and Kohli allowing Dhoni to take a few decisions in limited-overs cricket. But there is no certainty that the transition will take place in a similar manner when Kohli departs from the helm.

Moreover, at the moment, Kohli might not want to play under any other captain. Since he took over as full-time of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), he has never had thoughts of stepping down despite the team not doing well. Thus, the 31-year-old may never have thoughts of stepping down but if forced, there will be a certain element of ego involved. Hence, he may not want to play as a non-captain.

<p>Virat Kohli is not new to captaincy. He has led different sides right from grade cricket. He was the captain of the Under-19 Indian team that won the World Cup in 2008. Moreover, from the time he transitioned successfully to the senior team, he was seen as a future captain.</p>
<p>Kohli got his chance at the helm for the first time in 2013 but it was only in January 2015 that he took over as full-time Test skipper. A couple of years later (in 2017), the Delhi lad was appointed the captain across all formats. India have done well under him since then. They’ve lost just two ODI bilateral series and have become the No. 1 Test team in the ICC Rankings.</p>
<p>However, in the recent past, Kohli’s captaincy has come under the scanner quite a bit. The 31-year-old’s tactics on the field and his team selection have been criticized heavily. Moreover, India have failed in the knockouts of two ICC tournaments as well. Also, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) haven’t done well under him over the last few years. Hence, there are talks around axing Kohli as captain. However, there might be a few consequences if that happens.</p>
<h3>Here are five such consequences India might face if he loses captaincy:</h3>
<h3>Virat Kohli, the captain-batsman way better than just pure batsman</h3>
<figure id="attachment_322287" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-322287" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-322287" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-hundred.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-322287" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>There are a few batsmen who love to take the added responsibility and lead from the front. Virat Kohli belongs to that category. He simply loves that extra responsibility and it reflects in the stats as well. Kohli has far better numbers as captain than as a normal player.</p>
<p>The 30-year-old has scored almost half of his career international runs as captain. The Delhi lad has amassed 10,000+ runs in international cricket as the captain of the Indian team across all formats. He has an average of nearly 66 as captain. His numbers as non-captain are no match to these. Kohli averages a shade under 50 when he wasn’t the leader of the pack.</p>
<p>Moreover, Kohli’s batting in Test cricket has gone on another level. He has become a lot more consistent and has churned out hundreds like never before. The same has been the case in ODI cricket. Thus, while Kohli was already an excellent player as non-captain, captaincy has brought the best out of the Kohli, the best. He has evolved a lot and has carried the batting line-up on his shoulders.</p>
<h3>India might miss their aggressive leader</h3>
<figure id="attachment_306967" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-306967" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-306967" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-Indian-team.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-306967" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>It is no secret that Virat Kohli is one of the liveliest characters on the field. He wears his heart on his sleeve and loves a challenge. Moreover, everyone knows that Kohli is aggressive on the field and doesn’t back down. He isn’t afraid to give it back to the players who go after him.</p>
<p>Thus, under Kohli, the Indian team has evolved into an aggressive one as well. They aren’t shy to give it back when they get sledged. Thus, opposition teams are aware that this Indian team under Kohli can give it back and they are mindful of that.</p>
<p>Moreover, Kohli is one such player who is always in the face of the opposition. He loves celebrating each wicket and doesn’t mind doing it in the face of the opposition batsmen either. He is also the team’s cheerleader and constantly tries to cheer the crowd. He wants them to get behind the team.</p>
<h3>Set fitness standards can disturb</h3>
<figure id="attachment_309141" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-309141" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-309141" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-5.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-309141" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Virat Kohli at the start of his career (for about five-six years) and Virat Kohli post-2012-13 are two different entities altogether. The transformation has been remarkable. A chubby, young cricketer has turned into a fit, freak and mature captain.</p>
<p>The 31-year-old is currently in the shape of his life and he’s been at that level for a couple of years now. The current Indian captain can run his 100th run or even 200th run as fast as his first run. Be it the start of the day in Test cricket or the fag end of the day, Kohli gives his everything, whether it with the bat or in the field. In fact, Kohli feels most of his present success is due to his fitness levels.</p>
<p>This has set a standard in Indian cricket. Players are taking inspiration from the skipper and are getting fitter. Kohli played a decent role in the introduction of the Yo-Yo Test in Indian cricketing circles. A lot of cricketers have publicly named Kohli their role-model, especially for fitness. Hence, this is one of the fittest Indian teams to have ever played the game.</p>
<h3>Structure of the team might change</h3>
<figure id="attachment_309825" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-309825" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-309825" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Team-India-3.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-309825" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Different captains have different styles of leading the team. For instance, MS Dhoni loved playing around with spinners and part-timers while Virat Kohli loves the pace on the ball. Moreover, he prefers to have full-time options and doesn’t dwell a lot with part-timers.</p>
<p>Also, captains prefer backing certain players. Thus, a change in captaincy will not only change the team dynamics, but there will also be certain players who will face the axe. There is a possibility that the new captain prefers certain players and in-form players might be dropped.</p>
<p>The team combinations and tactics might undergo a change as well. Kohli has been captain in all three formats for two and a half years now. Thus, a change in captaincy might see a structural change in a small period of time.</p>
<h3>Transition</h3>
<figure id="attachment_325285" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-325285" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-325285" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-and-Virat-Kohli-1.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-325285" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>A couple of years back when MS Dhoni stepped down as captain from all formats, there were questions whether he would gel well under Virat Kohli. That transition took place very smoothly and there wasn’t much of a difference. Kohli oversaw the transition of the Test team also really well after Dhoni’s sudden retirement.</p>
<p>However, if Kohli is stripped off captaincy, it may not be the case again. The transition when Dhoni stepped down seemed peerless with the mutual respect and Kohli allowing Dhoni to take a few decisions in limited-overs cricket. But there is no certainty that the transition will take place in a similar manner when Kohli departs from the helm.</p>
<p>Moreover, at the moment, Kohli might not want to play under any other captain. Since he took over as full-time of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), he has never had thoughts of stepping down despite the team not doing well. Thus, the 31-year-old may never have thoughts of stepping down but if forced, there will be a certain element of ego involved. Hence, he may not want to play as a non-captain.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli is not new to captaincy. He has led different sides right from grade cricket. He was the captain of the Under-19 Indian team that won the World Cup in 2008. Moreover, from the time he transitioned successfully to the senior team, he was seen as a future captain.</p>
<p>Kohli got his chance at the helm for the first time in 2013 but it was only in January 2015 that he took over as full-time Test skipper. A couple of years later (in 2017), the Delhi lad was appointed the captain across all formats. India have done well under him since then. They’ve lost just two ODI bilateral series and have become the No. 1 Test team in the ICC Rankings.</p>
<p>However, in the recent past, Kohli’s captaincy has come under the scanner quite a bit. The 31-year-old’s tactics on the field and his team selection have been criticized heavily. Moreover, India have failed in the knockouts of two ICC tournaments as well. Also, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) haven’t done well under him over the last few years. Hence, there are talks around axing Kohli as captain. However, there might be a few consequences if that happens.</p>
<h3>Here are five such consequences India might face if he loses captaincy:</h3>
<h3>Virat Kohli, the captain-batsman way better than just pure batsman</h3>
<figure id="attachment_322287" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-322287" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-322287" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-hundred.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-322287" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>There are a few batsmen who love to take the added responsibility and lead from the front. Virat Kohli belongs to that category. He simply loves that extra responsibility and it reflects in the stats as well. Kohli has far better numbers as captain than as a normal player.</p>
<p>The 30-year-old has scored almost half of his career international runs as captain. The Delhi lad has amassed 10,000+ runs in international cricket as the captain of the Indian team across all formats. He has an average of nearly 66 as captain. His numbers as non-captain are no match to these. Kohli averages a shade under 50 when he wasn’t the leader of the pack.</p>
<p>Moreover, Kohli’s batting in Test cricket has gone on another level. He has become a lot more consistent and has churned out hundreds like never before. The same has been the case in ODI cricket. Thus, while Kohli was already an excellent player as non-captain, captaincy has brought the best out of the Kohli, the best. He has evolved a lot and has carried the batting line-up on his shoulders.</p>
<h3>India might miss their aggressive leader</h3>
<figure id="attachment_306967" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-306967" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-306967" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-Indian-team.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-306967" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>It is no secret that Virat Kohli is one of the liveliest characters on the field. He wears his heart on his sleeve and loves a challenge. Moreover, everyone knows that Kohli is aggressive on the field and doesn’t back down. He isn’t afraid to give it back to the players who go after him.</p>
<p>Thus, under Kohli, the Indian team has evolved into an aggressive one as well. They aren’t shy to give it back when they get sledged. Thus, opposition teams are aware that this Indian team under Kohli can give it back and they are mindful of that.</p>
<p>Moreover, Kohli is one such player who is always in the face of the opposition. He loves celebrating each wicket and doesn’t mind doing it in the face of the opposition batsmen either. He is also the team’s cheerleader and constantly tries to cheer the crowd. He wants them to get behind the team.</p>
<h3>Set fitness standards can disturb</h3>
<figure id="attachment_309141" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-309141" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-309141" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-5.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-309141" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Virat Kohli at the start of his career (for about five-six years) and Virat Kohli post-2012-13 are two different entities altogether. The transformation has been remarkable. A chubby, young cricketer has turned into a fit, freak and mature captain.</p>
<p>The 31-year-old is currently in the shape of his life and he’s been at that level for a couple of years now. The current Indian captain can run his 100th run or even 200th run as fast as his first run. Be it the start of the day in Test cricket or the fag end of the day, Kohli gives his everything, whether it with the bat or in the field. In fact, Kohli feels most of his present success is due to his fitness levels.</p>
<p>This has set a standard in Indian cricket. Players are taking inspiration from the skipper and are getting fitter. Kohli played a decent role in the introduction of the Yo-Yo Test in Indian cricketing circles. A lot of cricketers have publicly named Kohli their role-model, especially for fitness. Hence, this is one of the fittest Indian teams to have ever played the game.</p>
<h3>Structure of the team might change</h3>
<figure id="attachment_309825" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-309825" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-309825" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Team-India-3.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-309825" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Different captains have different styles of leading the team. For instance, MS Dhoni loved playing around with spinners and part-timers while Virat Kohli loves the pace on the ball. Moreover, he prefers to have full-time options and doesn’t dwell a lot with part-timers.</p>
<p>Also, captains prefer backing certain players. Thus, a change in captaincy will not only change the team dynamics, but there will also be certain players who will face the axe. There is a possibility that the new captain prefers certain players and in-form players might be dropped.</p>
<p>The team combinations and tactics might undergo a change as well. Kohli has been captain in all three formats for two and a half years now. Thus, a change in captaincy might see a structural change in a small period of time.</p>
<h3>Transition</h3>
<figure id="attachment_325285" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-325285" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-325285" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-and-Virat-Kohli-1.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-325285" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>A couple of years back when MS Dhoni stepped down as captain from all formats, there were questions whether he would gel well under Virat Kohli. That transition took place very smoothly and there wasn’t much of a difference. Kohli oversaw the transition of the Test team also really well after Dhoni’s sudden retirement.</p>
<p>However, if Kohli is stripped off captaincy, it may not be the case again. The transition when Dhoni stepped down seemed peerless with the mutual respect and Kohli allowing Dhoni to take a few decisions in limited-overs cricket. But there is no certainty that the transition will take place in a similar manner when Kohli departs from the helm.</p>
<p>Moreover, at the moment, Kohli might not want to play under any other captain. Since he took over as full-time of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), he has never had thoughts of stepping down despite the team not doing well. Thus, the 31-year-old may never have thoughts of stepping down but if forced, there will be a certain element of ego involved. Hence, he may not want to play as a non-captain.</p>

Kohli might never want to play as non-captain.

5 Worst consequences Team India might face if Virat Kohli loses captaincy

Virat Kohli is not new to captaincy. He has led different sides right from grade cricket. He was the captain of the Under-19 Indian team