Virat Kohli will step down as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore after the completion of IPL 2021

·         Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has announced that he will step down as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore after the completion of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League.

·         Earlier on Thursday, he had announced to step down as the national T20 captain after next month's World Cup.

·         RCB President Prathamesh Mishra said, Virat Kohli is one of the finest cricketers, and has been a true asset to RCB.

Important facts

About Royal Challengers Bangalore

v  The Royal Challengers Bangalore is a franchise cricket team based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that plays in the Indian Premier League.

v  It was founded in 2008 by United Spirits and is named after the company's liquor brand Royal Challenge.

v  Captain: Virat Kohli

v  CEO: Anand Kripalu

v  Coach: Simon Katich (Head Coach)