Quitting T20 captaincy, ODI axe

When I left the T20 captaincy, I had first approached BCCI and intimated them of my decision and laid down my point of view in front of them [office bearers]. I gave the reasons why I wanted to quit T20 captaincy and my viewpoint was received very nicely. There was no offence, no hesitation and not for once was I told that ‘you should not leave T20 captaincy’. On the contrary, the BCCI called it a progressive step and in the right direction. At that time, I had communicated that...yes, I would like to continue in Tests and ODIs unless office-bearers and selectors think that I shouldn’t carry on with this responsibility. I had clarified my call and communication to BCCI was clear.

I personally requested him [Kohli] not to give up T20 captaincy. Obviously, he felt the workload, which is fine. He has been a great cricketer, he has been very intense with his cricket. He has captained for a long period of time and these things happen. Because I have captained for a long period of time, therefore, I know. Also, they wanted only one white-ball captain. And that’s why this decision.