Kolkata, Sept. 16 -- Virat Kohli has been a true asset for Indian cricket, said Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly.

Ganguly was reacting to Virat's decision to step down as captain of the T20 side after the coming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021.

The BCCI on Thursday announced that Virat Kohli has decided to step down as captain of the T20I side after the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2021.

However, the brilliant batsman will continue to be available for selection for the T20 format post the upcoming ICC event in 2021,which is hosted by the BCCI in U.A.E. and Oman, an Indian cricket board statement said.

"Virat has been a true asset for Indian Cricket and has led with aplomb. He is one of the most...