Gavaskar reveals reason why Kohli was sacked as Skipper

 Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar shared his perspective on Kohli's ODI captaincy removal & contributed it to his statement in September

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Speaking to India Today,  Sunil Gavaskar felt that it could have been written in a better manner(open letter which Kohli wrote about leaving T20 captaincy) & it could have also hurt the sentiments of top BCCI officials.

"I think you know I also saw the release because it was in a public domain. I think you know the way it was put across, I think it might upset the ones in power. If I remember correctly it said I will continue to lead India in Test and ODIs", he said.

"I think that line could have been changed to I would be available to lead India in Test and ODIs".

Sunil Gavaskar also spoke about the "anti" feeling towards the Virat but also defended him. "The presumptions he would be the captain for Test & ODIs could have been one of the reasons why there was this little anti-feeling against him. Otherwise the records that he has of winning everywhere. He hasn't won ICC events but bilateral events whether at home or away, he has led the Indian team to wins. So there was no reason for people to be unhappy with his leadership abilities. I guess that one line might have actually been the cause where it actually started", he spoke.