The reign of King Kohli as captain has ended. After the Test series loss to the Proteas, Virat Kohli officially stepped down from the captaincy. He led with a strong sense of purpose and a relentless drive to succeed. Over a seven-year period, Kohli became the most successful captain in Indian Test history, specifically for his ability to win away from home. He captained the side in 68 matches, securing 40 wins and achieving a stellar win percentage of 58.82%.
Kohli's leadership was highlighted by a historic tour of Australia, where he broke a 71-year drought for India. While they started strong with a victory in Adelaide, Australia fought back in Perth, where Kohli personally dominated with a century. Ultimately, however, he led the team to a stunning and memorable win at the MCG.
Despite widespread skepticism about India's ability to conquer England, Kohli proved the doubters wrong. His fearless and aggressive captaincy resulted in two major wins at Lord’s and The Oval. In fact, the series could have ended 3-1 in India's favor if rain hadn't disrupted the opening match.
For five consecutive years, Kohli kept India at the very top of the ICC Test rankings. He instilled a culture of resilience, always pushing his team to fight for a win even when the odds were against them. At home, India became nearly invincible; out of 31 matches, they suffered only three defeats, resulting in a staggering home win percentage of 77.41%.