The dynamics of cricket captaincy have often been a subject of scrutiny and analysis, and the recent revelations and events involving former indian cricket captain virat kohli and ex-BCCI president sourav ganguly have added another layer to this narrative.

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar's advice to Sachin Tendulkar, emphasizing the need for "silk breaks" in captaincy, reflects the challenges and pressures associated with leading Team India. Leadership in cricket is considered an art, and its success often hinges on a combination of skill, temperament, and luck.

Two years ago, Saurav Ganguly, hailed as one of India's greatest cricket captains, faced a different kind of leadership challenge when he served as the bcci president. virat kohli, known for his aggressive and dominant style, relinquished the t20 captaincy and later the Test captaincy in late 2021 and early 2022, sparking speculation and rumours of a rift between kohli and Ganguly.

Ganguly, in response to these rumours has now clarified that he had no role in removing kohli as the t20 captain. He stated that kohli, after the t20 world cup in 2021, expressed his desire to continue as ODI and Test captain. Ganguly insisted that he had no involvement in Kohli's decision to step down from the t20 captaincy, emphasizing that kohli was not interested in leading in T20s.

Interestingly, Ganguly also revealed that he was convinced Rohit Sharma, the vice-captain at that time, was not interested in leading the team in all formats. This assertion, coupled with Ganguly's suggestion for kohli to withdraw from limited-overs captaincy altogether, adds a layer of complexity to the dynamics within the team.

Ganguly's recent comments come at a time when the bcci has appointed separate captains for T20s and ODIs—Surya Kumar Yadav for T20s and KL rahul for ODIs—raising questions about the decision-making process and the factors influencing these choices. The evolving saga underscores the intricacies and complexities involved in cricket captaincy, team dynamics, and the delicate balance between leadership roles.